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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.44, 13,450.37 and 2,727.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.44, 13,450.37 and 2,727.01 is: 4,090.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.44 : 13,450.37 = 2,727.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.44/13,450.37 = 2,727.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.44x = 13,450.37 × 2,727.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.44x = 36,679,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,293.49/8,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.73

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