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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.38, 13,091.36 and 3,463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.38, 13,091.36 and 3,463.37 is: 5,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.38 : 13,091.36 = 3,463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.38/13,091.36 = 3,463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.38x = 13,091.36 × 3,463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.38x = 45,340,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,140.71/8,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,195.16

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