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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.64, 13,451.94 and 2,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.64, 13,451.94 and 2,727.17 is: 4,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.64 : 13,451.94 = 2,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.64/13,451.94 = 2,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.64x = 13,451.94 × 2,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.64x = 36,685,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,685,713.57/8,967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.90

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