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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.55, 13,475.33 and 4,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.55, 13,475.33 and 4,174.52 is: 6,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.55 : 13,475.33 = 4,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.55/13,475.33 = 4,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.55x = 13,475.33 × 4,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.55x = 56,252,946.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,252,946.34/8,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.78

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