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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.34, 13,464.96 and 2,735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.34, 13,464.96 and 2,735.19 is: 4,103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.34 : 13,464.96 = 2,735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.34/13,464.96 = 2,735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.34x = 13,464.96 × 2,735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.34x = 36,829,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,829,213.69/8,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.38

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