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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.65, 13,094.84 and 4,050.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.65, 13,094.84 and 4,050.05 is: 6,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.65 : 13,094.84 = 4,050.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.65/13,094.84 = 4,050.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.65x = 13,094.84 × 4,050.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.65x = 53,034,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034,736.49/8,727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,076.63

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