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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.30, 13,090.95 and 7,415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.30, 13,090.95 and 7,415.10 is: 11,122.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.30 : 13,090.95 = 7,415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.30/13,090.95 = 7,415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.30x = 13,090.95 × 7,415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.30x = 97,070,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,070,703.35/8,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.65

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