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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,972.71, 13,461.18 and 2,816.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,972.71, 13,461.18 and 2,816.71 is: 4,225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972.71 : 13,461.18 = 2,816.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972.71/13,461.18 = 2,816.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972.71x = 13,461.18 × 2,816.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972.71x = 37,916,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,916,240.32/8,972.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.73

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