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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.72, 13,660.49 and 8,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.72, 13,660.49 and 8,241.92 is: 12,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.72 : 13,660.49 = 8,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.72/13,660.49 = 8,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.72x = 13,660.49 × 8,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.72x = 112,588,618.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,588,618.04/9,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.69

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