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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.96, 12,041.64 and 4,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.96, 12,041.64 and 4,950.72 is: 6,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.96 : 12,041.64 = 4,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.96/12,041.64 = 4,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.96x = 12,041.64 × 4,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.96x = 59,614,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,614,787.98/8,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.32

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