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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.63, 13,096.88 and 4,836.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.63, 13,096.88 and 4,836.77 is: 7,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.63 : 13,096.88 = 4,836.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.63/13,096.88 = 4,836.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.63x = 13,096.88 × 4,836.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.63x = 63,346,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,346,596.28/8,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,256.50

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