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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.16, 13,461.93 and 2,734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.16, 13,461.93 and 2,734.70 is: 4,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.16 : 13,461.93 = 2,734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.16/13,461.93 = 2,734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.16x = 13,461.93 × 2,734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.16x = 36,814,272.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814,272.66/8,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.26

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