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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.34, 13,476.51 and 4,052.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.34, 13,476.51 and 4,052.87 is: 6,079.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.34 : 13,476.51 = 4,052.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.34/13,476.51 = 4,052.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.34x = 13,476.51 × 4,052.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.34x = 54,618,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,618,543.08/8,983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.98

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