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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.22, 13,450.83 and 2,727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.22, 13,450.83 and 2,727.21 is: 4,090.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.22 : 13,450.83 = 2,727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.22/13,450.83 = 2,727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.22x = 13,450.83 × 2,727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.22x = 36,683,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,683,238.08/8,967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.82

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