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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.24, 13,464.36 and 2,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.24, 13,464.36 and 2,736.24 is: 4,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.24 : 13,464.36 = 2,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.24/13,464.36 = 2,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.24x = 13,464.36 × 2,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.24x = 36,841,720.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,841,720.41/8,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.36

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