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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,897.19, 13,346.19 and 2,974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,897.19, 13,346.19 and 2,974.61 is: 4,462.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,897.19 : 13,346.19 = 2,974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,897.19/13,346.19 = 2,974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,897.19x = 13,346.19 × 2,974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,897.19x = 39,699,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,699,643.50/8,897.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.04

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