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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,726.97, 13,090.29 and 2,487.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,726.97, 13,090.29 and 2,487.03 is: 3,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,726.97 : 13,090.29 = 2,487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,726.97/13,090.29 = 2,487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,726.97x = 13,090.29 × 2,487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,726.97x = 32,555,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555,943.94/8,726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.50

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