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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.74, 13,476.78 and 4,603.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.74, 13,476.78 and 4,603.28 is: 6,906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.74 : 13,476.78 = 4,603.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.74/13,476.78 = 4,603.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.74x = 13,476.78 × 4,603.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.74x = 62,037,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037,324.45/8,982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.28

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