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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,105.80, 13,638.54 and 5,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,105.80, 13,638.54 and 5,207.72 is: 7,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,105.80 : 13,638.54 = 5,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,105.80/13,638.54 = 5,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,105.80x = 13,638.54 × 5,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,105.80x = 71,025,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,025,697.53/9,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.05

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