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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.17, 14,111.60 and 8,027.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.17, 14,111.60 and 8,027.49 is: 12,016.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.17 : 14,111.60 = 8,027.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.17/14,111.60 = 8,027.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.17x = 14,111.60 × 8,027.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.17x = 113,280,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,280,687.75/9,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.40

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