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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,085.10, 13,627.65 and 8,278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,085.10, 13,627.65 and 8,278.70 is: 12,418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,085.10 : 13,627.65 = 8,278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,085.10/13,627.65 = 8,278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,085.10x = 13,627.65 × 8,278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,085.10x = 112,819,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,819,226.06/9,085.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.05

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