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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.48, 13,476.66 and 8,971.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.48, 13,476.66 and 8,971.47 is: 13,457.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.48 : 13,476.66 = 8,971.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.48/13,476.66 = 8,971.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.48x = 13,476.66 × 8,971.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.48x = 120,905,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,905,450.89/8,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.15

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