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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.80, 13,475.70 and 8,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.80, 13,475.70 and 8,206.20 is: 12,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.80 : 13,475.70 = 8,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.80/13,475.70 = 8,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.80x = 13,475.70 × 8,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.80x = 110,584,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,584,289.34/8,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,309.30

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