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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.32, 13,463.66 and 2,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.32, 13,463.66 and 2,735.86 is: 4,104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.32 : 13,463.66 = 2,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.32/13,463.66 = 2,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.32x = 13,463.66 × 2,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.32x = 36,834,688.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,834,688.85/8,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.00

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