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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.96, 13,093.56 and 2,888.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.96, 13,093.56 and 2,888.67 is: 4,333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.96 : 13,093.56 = 2,888.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.96/13,093.56 = 2,888.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.96x = 13,093.56 × 2,888.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.96x = 37,822,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,822,973.97/8,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.54

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