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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.07, 13,449.85 and 2,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.07, 13,449.85 and 2,726.13 is: 4,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.07 : 13,449.85 = 2,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.07/13,449.85 = 2,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.07x = 13,449.85 × 2,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.07x = 36,666,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,666,107.58/8,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.43

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