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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.60, 13,071.78 and 6,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.60, 13,071.78 and 6,773.88 is: 10,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.60 : 13,071.78 = 6,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.60/13,071.78 = 6,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.60x = 13,071.78 × 6,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.60x = 88,546,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,546,669.11/8,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.59

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