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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.77, 13,468.36 and 4,302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.77, 13,468.36 and 4,302.67 is: 6,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.77 : 13,468.36 = 4,302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.77/13,468.36 = 4,302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.77x = 13,468.36 × 4,302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.77x = 57,949,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,949,908.52/8,982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.23

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