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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.76, 13,475.19 and 3,439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.76, 13,475.19 and 3,439.76 is: 5,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.76 : 13,475.19 = 3,439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.76/13,475.19 = 3,439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.76x = 13,475.19 × 3,439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.76x = 46,351,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351,419.55/8,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,159.47

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