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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,823.94, 13,241.37 and 5,127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,823.94, 13,241.37 and 5,127.91 is: 7,695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,823.94 : 13,241.37 = 5,127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,823.94/13,241.37 = 5,127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,823.94x = 13,241.37 × 5,127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,823.94x = 67,900,539.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,900,539.76/8,823.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.04

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