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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.50, 13,463.80 and 2,735.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.50, 13,463.80 and 2,735.72 is: 4,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.50 : 13,463.80 = 2,735.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.50/13,463.80 = 2,735.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.50x = 13,463.80 × 2,735.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.50x = 36,833,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,833,186.94/8,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.75

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