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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.37, 13,094.97 and 5,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.37, 13,094.97 and 5,035.77 is: 7,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.37 : 13,094.97 = 5,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.37/13,094.97 = 5,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.37x = 13,094.97 × 5,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.37x = 65,943,257.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,943,257.08/8,729.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.18

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