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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.72, 13,879.01 and 8,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.72, 13,879.01 and 8,087.94 is: 12,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.72 : 13,879.01 = 8,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.72/13,879.01 = 8,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.72x = 13,879.01 × 8,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.72x = 112,252,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,252,559.70/9,260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.36

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