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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.63, 13,472.67 and 5,681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.63, 13,472.67 and 5,681.27 is: 8,536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.63 : 13,472.67 = 5,681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.63/13,472.67 = 5,681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.63x = 13,472.67 × 5,681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.63x = 76,541,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,541,875.89/8,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.30

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