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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.58, 13,476.34 and 3,441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.58, 13,476.34 and 3,441.67 is: 5,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.58 : 13,476.34 = 3,441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.58/13,476.34 = 3,441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.58x = 13,476.34 × 3,441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.58x = 46,381,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,381,115.09/8,983.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.88

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