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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.57, 13,451.36 and 2,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.57, 13,451.36 and 2,727.64 is: 4,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.57 : 13,451.36 = 2,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.57/13,451.36 = 2,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.57x = 13,451.36 × 2,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.57x = 36,690,467.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690,467.59/8,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.46

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