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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.33, 12,041.73 and 4,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.33, 12,041.73 and 4,949.60 is: 6,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.33 : 12,041.73 = 4,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.33/12,041.73 = 4,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.33x = 12,041.73 × 4,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.33x = 59,601,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601,686.60/8,727.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.32

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