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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.63, 13,095.38 and 4,835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.63, 13,095.38 and 4,835.77 is: 7,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.63 : 13,095.38 = 4,835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.63/13,095.38 = 4,835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.63x = 13,095.38 × 4,835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.63x = 63,326,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,326,245.74/8,728.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.00

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