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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.48, 13,448.16 and 2,724.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.48, 13,448.16 and 2,724.98 is: 4,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.48 : 13,448.16 = 2,724.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.48/13,448.16 = 2,724.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.48x = 13,448.16 × 2,724.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.48x = 36,645,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,645,899.80/8,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.99

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