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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.26, 13,094.38 and 3,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.26, 13,094.38 and 3,181 is: 4,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.26 : 13,094.38 = 3,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.26/13,094.38 = 3,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.26x = 13,094.38 × 3,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.26x = 41,653,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653,222.78/8,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.77

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