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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,974.88, 13,462.84 and 2,735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,974.88, 13,462.84 and 2,735.10 is: 4,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,974.88 : 13,462.84 = 2,735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,974.88/13,462.84 = 2,735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,974.88x = 13,462.84 × 2,735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,974.88x = 36,822,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822,217.10/8,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.81

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