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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.57, 13,463.73 and 6,205.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.57, 13,463.73 and 6,205.81 is: 9,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.57 : 13,463.73 = 6,205.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.57/13,463.73 = 6,205.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.57x = 13,463.73 × 6,205.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.57x = 83,553,350.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,553,350.27/8,983.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.68

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