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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968.46, 13,452.66 and 2,728.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968.46, 13,452.66 and 2,728.44 is: 4,092.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968.46 : 13,452.66 = 2,728.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968.46/13,452.66 = 2,728.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968.46x = 13,452.66 × 2,728.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968.46x = 36,704,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,704,775.65/8,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.65

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