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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.84, 12,993.05 and 8,675.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.84, 12,993.05 and 8,675.95 is: 12,915.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.84 : 12,993.05 = 8,675.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.84/12,993.05 = 8,675.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.84x = 12,993.05 × 8,675.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.84x = 112,727,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727,065.72/8,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.80

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