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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.54, 13,103.61 and 6,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.54, 13,103.61 and 6,261.01 is: 9,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.54 : 13,103.61 = 6,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.54/13,103.61 = 6,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.54x = 13,103.61 × 6,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.54x = 82,041,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041,826.15/8,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.34

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