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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.27, 13,089.08 and 3,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.27, 13,089.08 and 3,795.91 is: 5,693.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.27 : 13,089.08 = 3,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.27/13,089.08 = 3,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.27x = 13,089.08 × 3,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.27x = 49,684,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684,946.43/8,726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.72

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