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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.51, 13,469.44 and 3,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.51, 13,469.44 and 3,717.09 is: 5,573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.51 : 13,469.44 = 3,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.51/13,469.44 = 3,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.51x = 13,469.44 × 3,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.51x = 50,067,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067,118.41/8,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,573.23

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