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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.42, 13,447.34 and 2,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.42, 13,447.34 and 2,724.97 is: 4,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.42 : 13,447.34 = 2,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.42/13,447.34 = 2,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.42x = 13,447.34 × 2,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.42x = 36,643,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,643,598.08/8,964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.67

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