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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.48, 13,449.70 and 2,726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.48, 13,449.70 and 2,726.46 is: 4,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.48 : 13,449.70 = 2,726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.48/13,449.70 = 2,726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.48x = 13,449.70 × 2,726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.48x = 36,670,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670,062.25/8,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.69

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