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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.74, 13,712.76 and 5,427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.74, 13,712.76 and 5,427.64 is: 8,156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.74 : 13,712.76 = 5,427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.74/13,712.76 = 5,427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.74x = 13,712.76 × 5,427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.74x = 74,427,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427,924.69/9,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,156.72

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