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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.83, 13,470.96 and 3,433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.83, 13,470.96 and 3,433.43 is: 5,148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.83 : 13,470.96 = 3,433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.83/13,470.96 = 3,433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.83x = 13,470.96 × 3,433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.83x = 46,251,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,251,598.19/8,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.89

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