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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.26, 13,476.81 and 6,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.26, 13,476.81 and 6,792.86 is: 10,190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.26 : 13,476.81 = 6,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.26/13,476.81 = 6,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.26x = 13,476.81 × 6,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.26x = 91,546,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,546,083.58/8,983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.74

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