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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.65, 13,092.69 and 2,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.65, 13,092.69 and 2,804.72 is: 4,207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.65 : 13,092.69 = 2,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.65/13,092.69 = 2,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.65x = 13,092.69 × 2,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.65x = 36,721,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721,329.50/8,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.47

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