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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,040.24, 13,544.84 and 8,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,040.24, 13,544.84 and 8,127.20 is: 12,176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,040.24 : 13,544.84 = 8,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,040.24/13,544.84 = 8,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,040.24x = 13,544.84 × 8,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,040.24x = 110,081,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,081,623.65/9,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.85

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