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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.08, 13,483.38 and 4,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.08, 13,483.38 and 4,365.56 is: 6,551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.08 : 13,483.38 = 4,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.08/13,483.38 = 4,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.08x = 13,483.38 × 4,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.08x = 58,862,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,862,504.39/8,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,551.14

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