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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,027.60, 13,541.40 and 7,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,027.60, 13,541.40 and 7,875.60 is: 11,813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,027.60 : 13,541.40 = 7,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,027.60/13,541.40 = 7,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,027.60x = 13,541.40 × 7,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,027.60x = 106,646,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,646,649.84/9,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,813.40

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