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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.73, 13,456.04 and 2,730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.73, 13,456.04 and 2,730.23 is: 4,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.73 : 13,456.04 = 2,730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.73/13,456.04 = 2,730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.73x = 13,456.04 × 2,730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.73x = 36,738,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738,003.16/8,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.87

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