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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.70, 13,091.55 and 4,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.70, 13,091.55 and 4,047.70 is: 6,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.70 : 13,091.55 = 4,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.70/13,091.55 = 4,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.70x = 13,091.55 × 4,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.70x = 52,990,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,990,666.94/8,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.55

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