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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.87, 13,475.93 and 4,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.87, 13,475.93 and 4,054.83 is: 6,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.87 : 13,475.93 = 4,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.87/13,475.93 = 4,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.87x = 13,475.93 × 4,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.87x = 54,642,584.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,642,584.97/8,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.98

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