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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.23, 12,043.77 and 4,950.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.23, 12,043.77 and 4,950.65 is: 6,832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.23 : 12,043.77 = 4,950.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.23/12,043.77 = 4,950.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.23x = 12,043.77 × 4,950.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.23x = 59,624,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,624,429.73/8,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.00

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