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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,727.97, 13,092.36 and 2,488.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,727.97, 13,092.36 and 2,488.41 is: 3,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,727.97 : 13,092.36 = 2,488.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,727.97/13,092.36 = 2,488.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,727.97x = 13,092.36 × 2,488.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,727.97x = 32,579,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,159.55/8,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732.73

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