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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.77, 13,714.71 and 8,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.77, 13,714.71 and 8,758.71 is: 13,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.77 : 13,714.71 = 8,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.77/13,714.71 = 8,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.77x = 13,714.71 × 8,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.77x = 120,123,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123,167.62/9,127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.19

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