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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,967.93, 13,446.77 and 2,726.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,967.93, 13,446.77 and 2,726.09 is: 4,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,967.93 : 13,446.77 = 2,726.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,967.93/13,446.77 = 2,726.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,967.93x = 13,446.77 × 2,726.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,967.93x = 36,657,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657,105.23/8,967.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.58

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