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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.80, 13,013.55 and 8,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.80, 13,013.55 and 8,983.80 is: 13,013.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.80 : 13,013.55 = 8,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.80/13,013.55 = 8,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.80x = 13,013.55 × 8,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.80x = 116,911,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,911,130.49/8,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.55

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