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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.46, 13,476.50 and 4,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.46, 13,476.50 and 4,603 is: 6,905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.46 : 13,476.50 = 4,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.46/13,476.50 = 4,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.46x = 13,476.50 × 4,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.46x = 62,032,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,032,329.50/8,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.94

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