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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.25, 13,457.41 and 2,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.25, 13,457.41 and 2,731.70 is: 4,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.25 : 13,457.41 = 2,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.25/13,457.41 = 2,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.25x = 13,457.41 × 2,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.25x = 36,761,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761,633.71/8,971.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.72

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