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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.34, 12,043.08 and 4,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.34, 12,043.08 and 4,951.30 is: 6,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.34 : 12,043.08 = 4,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.34/12,043.08 = 4,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.34x = 12,043.08 × 4,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.34x = 59,628,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,628,902.00/8,727.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.43

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