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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.91, 13,093.30 and 3,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.91, 13,093.30 and 3,462.94 is: 5,194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.91 : 13,093.30 = 3,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.91/13,093.30 = 3,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.91x = 13,093.30 × 3,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.91x = 45,341,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,313.52/8,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,194.98

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