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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.60, 13,092.24 and 3,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.60, 13,092.24 and 3,183.60 is: 4,775.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.60 : 13,092.24 = 3,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.60/13,092.24 = 3,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.60x = 13,092.24 × 3,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.60x = 41,680,455.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,455.26/8,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,775.71

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