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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727, 12,043.26 and 5,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727, 12,043.26 and 5,001 is: 6,901.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727 : 12,043.26 = 5,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727/12,043.26 = 5,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727x = 12,043.26 × 5,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727x = 60,228,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,228,343.26/8,727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.38

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