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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.36, 13,091.85 and 3,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.36, 13,091.85 and 3,533.64 is: 5,300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.36 : 13,091.85 = 3,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.36/13,091.85 = 3,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.36x = 13,091.85 × 3,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.36x = 46,261,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261,884.83/8,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,300.79

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