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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.66, 13,462.67 and 2,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.66, 13,462.67 and 2,735.20 is: 4,103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.66 : 13,462.67 = 2,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.66/13,462.67 = 2,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.66x = 13,462.67 × 2,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.66x = 36,823,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,823,094.98/8,974.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.01

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