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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,960.64, 13,373.20 and 8,727.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,960.64, 13,373.20 and 8,727.36 is: 13,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,960.64 : 13,373.20 = 8,727.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,960.64/13,373.20 = 8,727.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,960.64x = 13,373.20 × 8,727.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,960.64x = 116,712,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,712,730.75/8,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.04

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