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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.90, 13,446.98 and 2,725.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.90, 13,446.98 and 2,725.08 is: 4,086.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.90 : 13,446.98 = 2,725.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.90/13,446.98 = 2,725.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.90x = 13,446.98 × 2,725.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.90x = 36,644,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,644,096.26/8,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.60

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