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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.46, 13,449.66 and 2,726.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.46, 13,449.66 and 2,726.43 is: 4,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.46 : 13,449.66 = 2,726.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.46/13,449.66 = 2,726.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.46x = 13,449.66 × 2,726.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.46x = 36,669,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669,556.51/8,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.64

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