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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.88, 13,458.96 and 2,734.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.88, 13,458.96 and 2,734.02 is: 4,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.88 : 13,458.96 = 2,734.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.88/13,458.96 = 2,734.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.88x = 13,458.96 × 2,734.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.88x = 36,797,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,065.82/8,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.55

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