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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.24, 13,092.48 and 2,887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.24, 13,092.48 and 2,887.92 is: 4,332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.24 : 13,092.48 = 2,887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.24/13,092.48 = 2,887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.24x = 13,092.48 × 2,887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.24x = 37,810,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810,034.84/8,727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.42

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