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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.56, 12,042.98 and 4,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.56, 12,042.98 and 4,950.44 is: 6,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.56 : 12,042.98 = 4,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.56/12,042.98 = 4,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.56x = 12,042.98 × 4,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.56x = 59,618,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,618,049.91/8,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.01

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