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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,976.89, 13,461.26 and 2,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,976.89, 13,461.26 and 2,737.67 is: 4,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,976.89 : 13,461.26 = 2,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,976.89/13,461.26 = 2,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,976.89x = 13,461.26 × 2,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,976.89x = 36,852,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,852,406.67/8,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.25

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