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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.56, 13,463.72 and 6,205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.56, 13,463.72 and 6,205.80 is: 9,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.56 : 13,463.72 = 6,205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.56/13,463.72 = 6,205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.56x = 13,463.72 × 6,205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.56x = 83,553,153.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553,153.58/8,983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.67

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