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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.84, 13,415.20 and 7,343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.84, 13,415.20 and 7,343.68 is: 10,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.84 : 13,415.20 = 7,343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.84/13,415.20 = 7,343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.84x = 13,415.20 × 7,343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.84x = 98,516,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,516,935.94/8,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.02

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