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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.70 and 2,735.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.80, 13,462.70 and 2,735.02 is: 4,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.80 : 13,462.70 = 2,735.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.80/13,462.70 = 2,735.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.80x = 13,462.70 × 2,735.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.80x = 36,820,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820,753.75/8,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.68

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