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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,962.52, 13,444.31 and 2,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,962.52, 13,444.31 and 2,722.74 is: 4,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,962.52 : 13,444.31 = 2,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,962.52/13,444.31 = 2,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,962.52x = 13,444.31 × 2,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,962.52x = 36,605,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,605,360.61/8,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.27

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