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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.52, 13,083.72 and 3,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.52, 13,083.72 and 3,530.02 is: 5,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.52 : 13,083.72 = 3,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.52/13,083.72 = 3,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.52x = 13,083.72 × 3,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.52x = 46,185,793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,793.27/8,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,291.97

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