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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,964.98, 13,445.96 and 2,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,964.98, 13,445.96 and 2,723.52 is: 4,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,964.98 : 13,445.96 = 2,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,964.98/13,445.96 = 2,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,964.98x = 13,445.96 × 2,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,964.98x = 36,620,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,620,340.98/8,964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.82

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