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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.08, 13,462.98 and 6,205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.08, 13,462.98 and 6,205.32 is: 9,299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.08 : 13,462.98 = 6,205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.08/13,462.98 = 6,205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.08x = 13,462.98 × 6,205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.08x = 83,542,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,542,099.05/8,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,299.94

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