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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.41, 13,462.30 and 2,734.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.41, 13,462.30 and 2,734.95 is: 4,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.41 : 13,462.30 = 2,734.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.41/13,462.30 = 2,734.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.41x = 13,462.30 × 2,734.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.41x = 36,818,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818,717.39/8,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.63

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