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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.48, 13,475.33 and 3,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.48, 13,475.33 and 3,917.14 is: 5,875.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.48 : 13,475.33 = 3,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.48/13,475.33 = 3,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.48x = 13,475.33 × 3,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.48x = 52,784,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,784,754.16/8,983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.76

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