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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.40, 13,671.90 and 7,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.40, 13,671.90 and 7,829.40 is: 11,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.40 : 13,671.90 = 7,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.40/13,671.90 = 7,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.40x = 13,671.90 × 7,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.40x = 107,042,773.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,042,773.86/9,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,730.20

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