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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.44, 13,090.86 and 2,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.44, 13,090.86 and 2,804.20 is: 4,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.44 : 13,090.86 = 2,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.44/13,090.86 = 2,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.44x = 13,090.86 × 2,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.44x = 36,709,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,709,389.61/8,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.20

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