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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.98, 13,615.51 and 8,013.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.98, 13,615.51 and 8,013.81 is: 11,962.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.98 : 13,615.51 = 8,013.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.98/13,615.51 = 8,013.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.98x = 13,615.51 × 8,013.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.98x = 109,112,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,112,002.05/9,120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.76

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