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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.20, 13,681.80 and 8,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.20, 13,681.80 and 8,027.70 is: 12,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.20 : 13,681.80 = 8,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.20/13,681.80 = 8,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.20x = 13,681.80 × 8,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.20x = 109,833,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,833,385.86/9,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.55

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