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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.13, 13,450.71 and 2,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.13, 13,450.71 and 2,727.19 is: 4,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.13 : 13,450.71 = 2,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.13/13,450.71 = 2,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.13x = 13,450.71 × 2,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.13x = 36,682,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,682,641.80/8,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.79

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