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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.30, 13,466.39 and 2,736.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.30, 13,466.39 and 2,736.15 is: 4,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.30 : 13,466.39 = 2,736.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.30/13,466.39 = 2,736.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.30x = 13,466.39 × 2,736.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.30x = 36,846,063.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846,063.00/8,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.82

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