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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.48, 13,473.83 and 3,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.48, 13,473.83 and 3,916.14 is: 5,874.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.48 : 13,473.83 = 3,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.48/13,473.83 = 3,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.48x = 13,473.83 × 3,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.48x = 52,765,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,765,404.62/8,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,874.26

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