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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,127.44, 11,210.10 and 6,880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,127.44, 11,210.10 and 6,880.04 is: 9,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,127.44 : 11,210.10 = 6,880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,127.44/11,210.10 = 6,880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,127.44x = 11,210.10 × 6,880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,127.44x = 77,125,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,125,936.40/8,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.57

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