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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,985.83, 13,473.08 and 2,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,985.83, 13,473.08 and 2,743.76 is: 4,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,985.83 : 13,473.08 = 2,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,985.83/13,473.08 = 2,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,985.83x = 13,473.08 × 2,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,985.83x = 36,966,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966,816.90/8,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.90

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