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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,966.94, 13,451.12 and 2,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,966.94, 13,451.12 and 2,727.51 is: 4,091.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,966.94 : 13,451.12 = 2,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,966.94/13,451.12 = 2,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,966.94x = 13,451.12 × 2,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,966.94x = 36,688,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,688,050.67/8,966.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.48

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