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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.09, 13,449.11 and 2,726.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.09, 13,449.11 and 2,726.07 is: 4,089.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.09 : 13,449.11 = 2,726.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.09/13,449.11 = 2,726.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.09x = 13,449.11 × 2,726.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.09x = 36,663,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,663,201.67/8,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.10

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