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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.58, 13,462.54 and 2,735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.58, 13,462.54 and 2,735.13 is: 4,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.58 : 13,462.54 = 2,735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.58/13,462.54 = 2,735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.58x = 13,462.54 × 2,735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.58x = 36,821,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,821,790.19/8,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.90

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