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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,983.95, 13,475.30 and 3,360.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,983.95, 13,475.30 and 3,360.55 is: 5,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,983.95 : 13,475.30 = 3,360.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,983.95/13,475.30 = 3,360.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,983.95x = 13,475.30 × 3,360.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,983.95x = 45,284,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,284,402.61/8,983.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.59

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