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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.19, 13,467.72 and 2,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.19, 13,467.72 and 2,737.03 is: 4,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.19 : 13,467.72 = 2,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.19/13,467.72 = 2,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.19x = 13,467.72 × 2,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.19x = 36,861,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861,553.67/8,977.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.13

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