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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.20, 13,474.80 and 3,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.20, 13,474.80 and 3,139.20 is: 4,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.20 : 13,474.80 = 3,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.20/13,474.80 = 3,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.20x = 13,474.80 × 3,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.20x = 42,300,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,300,092.16/8,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.80

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