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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.95, 13,092.84 and 5,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.95, 13,092.84 and 5,030.10 is: 7,545.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.95 : 13,092.84 = 5,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.95/13,092.84 = 5,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.95x = 13,092.84 × 5,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.95x = 65,858,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,858,294.48/8,727.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,545.68

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