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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.32, 13,093.42 and 2,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.32, 13,093.42 and 2,888.04 is: 4,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.32 : 13,093.42 = 2,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.32/13,093.42 = 2,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.32x = 13,093.42 × 2,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.32x = 37,814,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,814,320.70/8,727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.87

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