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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.56, 13,058.94 and 5,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.56, 13,058.94 and 5,267.24 is: 7,881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.56 : 13,058.94 = 5,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.56/13,058.94 = 5,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.56x = 13,058.94 × 5,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.56x = 68,784,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,784,571.13/8,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.31

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