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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.74, 13,460.52 and 2,733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.74, 13,460.52 and 2,733.24 is: 4,099.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.74 : 13,460.52 = 2,733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.74/13,460.52 = 2,733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.74x = 13,460.52 × 2,733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.74x = 36,790,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790,831.68/8,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.38

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