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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.70, 13,475.55 and 8,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.70, 13,475.55 and 8,327.60 is: 12,491.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.70 : 13,475.55 = 8,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.70/13,475.55 = 8,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.70x = 13,475.55 × 8,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.70x = 112,218,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,218,990.18/8,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.40

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