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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.48, 13,093.38 and 3,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.48, 13,093.38 and 3,795.84 is: 5,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.48 : 13,093.38 = 3,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.48/13,093.38 = 3,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.48x = 13,093.38 × 3,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.48x = 49,700,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700,375.54/8,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.70

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