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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.05, 13,476.21 and 3,059.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.05, 13,476.21 and 3,059.64 is: 4,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.05 : 13,476.21 = 3,059.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.05/13,476.21 = 3,059.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.05x = 13,476.21 × 3,059.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.05x = 41,232,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232,283.78/8,983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.01

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