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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.08, 12,045.94 and 5,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.08, 12,045.94 and 5,325.32 is: 7,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.08 : 12,045.94 = 5,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.08/12,045.94 = 5,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.08x = 12,045.94 × 5,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.08x = 64,148,485.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,148,485.20/8,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.51

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