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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.89, 13,094.21 and 5,035.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.89, 13,094.21 and 5,035.29 is: 7,553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.89 : 13,094.21 = 5,035.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.89/13,094.21 = 5,035.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.89x = 13,094.21 × 5,035.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.89x = 65,933,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,933,144.67/8,728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,553.44

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