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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.74, 13,475.97 and 4,365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.74, 13,475.97 and 4,365.66 is: 6,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.74 : 13,475.97 = 4,365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.74/13,475.97 = 4,365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.74x = 13,475.97 × 4,365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.74x = 58,831,503.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831,503.19/8,983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,548.66

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