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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,982.93, 13,476.09 and 3,435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,982.93, 13,476.09 and 3,435.81 is: 5,154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,982.93 : 13,476.09 = 3,435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,982.93/13,476.09 = 3,435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,982.93x = 13,476.09 × 3,435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,982.93x = 46,301,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,301,284.78/8,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,154.36

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