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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.16, 13,458.76 and 2,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.16, 13,458.76 and 2,731.73 is: 4,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.16 : 13,458.76 = 2,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.16/13,458.76 = 2,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.16x = 13,458.76 × 2,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.16x = 36,765,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,765,624.33/8,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.20

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