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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.62, 13,464.12 and 2,736.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.62, 13,464.12 and 2,736.18 is: 4,104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.62 : 13,464.12 = 2,736.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.62/13,464.12 = 2,736.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.62x = 13,464.12 × 2,736.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.62x = 36,840,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840,255.86/8,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.48

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