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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.60, 13,094.40 and 5,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.60, 13,094.40 and 5,273.60 is: 7,910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.60 : 13,094.40 = 5,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.60/13,094.40 = 5,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.60x = 13,094.40 × 5,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.60x = 69,054,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,054,627.84/8,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.40

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