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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.10, 11,211.72 and 7,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.10, 11,211.72 and 7,129.30 is: 9,835.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.10 : 11,211.72 = 7,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.10/11,211.72 = 7,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.10x = 11,211.72 × 7,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.10x = 79,931,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,931,715.40/8,127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.21

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