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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,816.80, 13,225.20 and 6,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,816.80, 13,225.20 and 6,167.20 is: 9,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,816.80 : 13,225.20 = 6,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,816.80/13,225.20 = 6,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,816.80x = 13,225.20 × 6,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,816.80x = 81,562,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,562,453.44/8,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.80

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