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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.92, 13,091.22 and 3,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.92, 13,091.22 and 3,801.08 is: 5,701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.92 : 13,091.22 = 3,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.92/13,091.22 = 3,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.92x = 13,091.22 × 3,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.92x = 49,760,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760,774.52/8,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.33

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