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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.13, 13,091.63 and 4,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.13, 13,091.63 and 4,833.27 is: 7,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.13 : 13,091.63 = 4,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.13/13,091.63 = 4,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.13x = 13,091.63 × 4,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.13x = 63,275,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275,358.36/8,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,251.25

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