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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.28, 13,098.52 and 4,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.28, 13,098.52 and 4,513.44 is: 6,774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.28 : 13,098.52 = 4,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.28/13,098.52 = 4,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.28x = 13,098.52 × 4,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.28x = 59,119,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,119,384.11/8,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.09

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