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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.82, 13,475.74 and 4,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.82, 13,475.74 and 4,052.34 is: 6,079.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.82 : 13,475.74 = 4,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.82/13,475.74 = 4,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.82x = 13,475.74 × 4,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.82x = 54,608,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,608,280.23/8,982.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.19

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