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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.66, 13,450.71 and 2,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.66, 13,450.71 and 2,727.23 is: 4,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.66 : 13,450.71 = 2,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.66/13,450.71 = 2,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.66x = 13,450.71 × 2,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.66x = 36,683,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683,179.83/8,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.06

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