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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.71, 13,462.68 and 2,817.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.71, 13,462.68 and 2,817.71 is: 4,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.71 : 13,462.68 = 2,817.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.71/13,462.68 = 2,817.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.71x = 13,462.68 × 2,817.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.71x = 37,933,928.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,928.06/8,973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.23

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