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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.08, 13,464.90 and 4,594.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.08, 13,464.90 and 4,594.50 is: 6,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.08 : 13,464.90 = 4,594.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.08/13,464.90 = 4,594.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.08x = 13,464.90 × 4,594.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.08x = 61,864,483.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864,483.05/8,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.78

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