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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.07, 13,706.28 and 8,048.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.07, 13,706.28 and 8,048.97 is: 12,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.07 : 13,706.28 = 8,048.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.07/13,706.28 = 8,048.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.07x = 13,706.28 × 8,048.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.07x = 110,321,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,321,436.53/9,137.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.05

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