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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.70, 13,451.85 and 2,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.70, 13,451.85 and 2,727.10 is: 4,091.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.70 : 13,451.85 = 2,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.70/13,451.85 = 2,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.70x = 13,451.85 × 2,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.70x = 36,684,540.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,684,540.14/8,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.20

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