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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.69, 13,462.68 and 2,734.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.69, 13,462.68 and 2,734.68 is: 4,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.69 : 13,462.68 = 2,734.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.69/13,462.68 = 2,734.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.69x = 13,462.68 × 2,734.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.69x = 36,816,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,816,172.23/8,974.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.22

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