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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.16, 13,451.46 and 2,727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.16, 13,451.46 and 2,727.73 is: 4,091.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.16 : 13,451.46 = 2,727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.16/13,451.46 = 2,727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.16x = 13,451.46 × 2,727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.16x = 36,691,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,691,950.99/8,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.81

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