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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.66, 13,467.03 and 2,737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.66, 13,467.03 and 2,737.23 is: 4,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.66 : 13,467.03 = 2,737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.66/13,467.03 = 2,737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.66x = 13,467.03 × 2,737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.66x = 36,862,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,862,358.53/8,976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.47

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