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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.76, 13,460.51 and 2,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.76, 13,460.51 and 2,732.97 is: 4,100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.76 : 13,460.51 = 2,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.76/13,460.51 = 2,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.76x = 13,460.51 × 2,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.76x = 36,787,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,787,227.32/8,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.33

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