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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,107.70, 13,661.55 and 8,123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,107.70, 13,661.55 and 8,123.55 is: 12,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,107.70 : 13,661.55 = 8,123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,107.70/13,661.55 = 8,123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,107.70x = 13,661.55 × 8,123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,107.70x = 110,980,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,980,284.50/9,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.33

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