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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.98, 13,457.97 and 2,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.98, 13,457.97 and 2,732.01 is: 4,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.98 : 13,457.97 = 2,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.98/13,457.97 = 2,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.98x = 13,457.97 × 2,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.98x = 36,767,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767,308.62/8,971.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.02

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