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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.40, 13,664.39 and 8,251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.40, 13,664.39 and 8,251.91 is: 12,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.40 : 13,664.39 = 8,251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.40/13,664.39 = 8,251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.40x = 13,664.39 × 8,251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.40x = 112,757,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,757,206.90/9,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.71

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