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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.73, 13,093.59 and 3,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.73, 13,093.59 and 3,180.46 is: 4,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.73 : 13,093.59 = 3,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.73/13,093.59 = 3,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.73x = 13,093.59 × 3,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.73x = 41,643,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643,639.25/8,726.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.96

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