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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.93, 13,470.24 and 2,741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.93, 13,470.24 and 2,741.87 is: 4,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.93 : 13,470.24 = 2,741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.93/13,470.24 = 2,741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.93x = 13,470.24 × 2,741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.93x = 36,933,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,933,579.60/8,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.07

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