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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.39, 13,451.79 and 2,727.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.39, 13,451.79 and 2,727.96 is: 4,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.39 : 13,451.79 = 2,727.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.39/13,451.79 = 2,727.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.39x = 13,451.79 × 2,727.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.39x = 36,695,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,695,945.05/8,967.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.15

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