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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.53, 13,419.38 and 4,727.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.53, 13,419.38 and 4,727.77 is: 7,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.53 : 13,419.38 = 4,727.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.53/13,419.38 = 4,727.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.53x = 13,419.38 × 4,727.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.53x = 63,443,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,443,718.54/8,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.40

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