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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.67, 12,044.27 and 4,748.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.67, 12,044.27 and 4,748.77 is: 6,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.67 : 12,044.27 = 4,748.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.67/12,044.27 = 4,748.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.67x = 12,044.27 × 4,748.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.67x = 57,195,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,195,494.98/8,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.35

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