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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.52, 13,447.32 and 2,724.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.52, 13,447.32 and 2,724.74 is: 4,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.52 : 13,447.32 = 2,724.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.52/13,447.32 = 2,724.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.52x = 13,447.32 × 2,724.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.52x = 36,640,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640,450.70/8,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.27

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