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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.48, 13,467.51 and 4,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.48, 13,467.51 and 4,057.58 is: 6,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.48 : 13,467.51 = 4,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.48/13,467.51 = 4,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.48x = 13,467.51 × 4,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.48x = 54,645,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,645,499.23/8,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.21

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