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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.20, 13,451.30 and 2,727.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.20, 13,451.30 and 2,727.41 is: 4,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.20 : 13,451.30 = 2,727.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.20/13,451.30 = 2,727.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.20x = 13,451.30 × 2,727.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.20x = 36,687,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,687,250.58/8,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.27

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