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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.88, 13,449.86 and 2,726.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.88, 13,449.86 and 2,726.87 is: 4,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.88 : 13,449.86 = 2,726.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.88/13,449.86 = 2,726.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.88x = 13,449.86 × 2,726.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.88x = 36,676,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,676,019.74/8,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.17

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