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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.17, 13,094.25 and 3,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.17, 13,094.25 and 3,180.92 is: 4,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.17 : 13,094.25 = 3,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.17/13,094.25 = 3,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.17x = 13,094.25 × 3,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.17x = 41,651,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,651,761.71/8,727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.65

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