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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.17, 13,465.58 and 3,134.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.17, 13,465.58 and 3,134.97 is: 4,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.17 : 13,465.58 = 3,134.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.17/13,465.58 = 3,134.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.17x = 13,465.58 × 3,134.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.17x = 42,214,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,214,173.66/8,983.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.25

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