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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.57, 13,449.86 and 2,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.57, 13,449.86 and 2,726.64 is: 4,089.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.57 : 13,449.86 = 2,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.57/13,449.86 = 2,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.57x = 13,449.86 × 2,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.57x = 36,672,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,672,912.64/8,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.96

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