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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.40, 13,469.26 and 4,303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.40, 13,469.26 and 4,303.29 is: 6,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.40 : 13,469.26 = 4,303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.40/13,469.26 = 4,303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.40x = 13,469.26 × 4,303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.40x = 57,962,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,962,131.87/8,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.14

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