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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.24, 13,990.62 and 8,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.24, 13,990.62 and 8,027.88 is: 12,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.24 : 13,990.62 = 8,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.24/13,990.62 = 8,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.24x = 13,990.62 × 8,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.24x = 112,315,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,315,018.49/9,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.29

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