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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.48, 13,460.76 and 2,733.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.48, 13,460.76 and 2,733.93 is: 4,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.48 : 13,460.76 = 2,733.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.48/13,460.76 = 2,733.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.48x = 13,460.76 × 2,733.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.48x = 36,800,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800,775.59/8,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.06

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