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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,984.55, 13,476.86 and 4,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,984.55, 13,476.86 and 4,048.46 is: 6,072.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,984.55 : 13,476.86 = 4,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,984.55/13,476.86 = 4,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,984.55x = 13,476.86 × 4,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,984.55x = 54,560,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,560,457.44/8,984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.70

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