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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.20, 13,449.86 and 2,726.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.20, 13,449.86 and 2,726.67 is: 4,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.20 : 13,449.86 = 2,726.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.20/13,449.86 = 2,726.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.20x = 13,449.86 × 2,726.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.20x = 36,673,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,673,371.79/8,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.18

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