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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.77, 13,463.36 and 4,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.77, 13,463.36 and 4,592.01 is: 6,881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.77 : 13,463.36 = 4,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.77/13,463.36 = 4,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.77x = 13,463.36 × 4,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.77x = 61,823,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,823,883.75/8,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.73

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