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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.93, 12,993.20 and 8,676.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.93, 12,993.20 and 8,676.05 is: 12,915.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.93 : 12,993.20 = 8,676.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.93/12,993.20 = 8,676.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.93x = 12,993.20 × 8,676.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.93x = 112,729,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,729,544.51/8,727.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.95

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