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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.56, 12,044.22 and 5,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.56, 12,044.22 and 5,001.56 is: 6,902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.56 : 12,044.22 = 5,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.56/12,044.22 = 5,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.56x = 12,044.22 × 5,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.56x = 60,239,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,239,888.98/8,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.26

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