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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.04, 13,465.60 and 6,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.04, 13,465.60 and 6,241.28 is: 9,355.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.04 : 13,465.60 = 6,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.04/13,465.60 = 6,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.04x = 13,465.60 × 6,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.04x = 84,042,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,042,579.97/8,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.69

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