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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.80, 13,464.20 and 2,736.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.80, 13,464.20 and 2,736.02 is: 4,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.80 : 13,464.20 = 2,736.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.80/13,464.20 = 2,736.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.80x = 13,464.20 × 2,736.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.80x = 36,838,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,838,320.48/8,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.18

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