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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.20, 13,474.80 and 8,327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.20, 13,474.80 and 8,327.10 is: 12,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.20 : 13,474.80 = 8,327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.20/13,474.80 = 8,327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.20x = 13,474.80 × 8,327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.20x = 112,206,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,206,007.08/8,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.65

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