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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.90, 12,043.35 and 5,189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.90, 12,043.35 and 5,189.82 is: 7,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.90 : 12,043.35 = 5,189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.90/12,043.35 = 5,189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.90x = 12,043.35 × 5,189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.90x = 62,502,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,502,818.70/8,727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.27

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