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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.89, 13,971.17 and 8,241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.89, 13,971.17 and 8,241.58 is: 11,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.89 : 13,971.17 = 8,241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.89/13,971.17 = 8,241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.89x = 13,971.17 × 8,241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.89x = 115,144,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,144,474.04/10,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.05

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