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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.20, 13,675.80 and 8,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.20, 13,675.80 and 8,166.80 is: 12,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.20 : 13,675.80 = 8,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.20/13,675.80 = 8,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.20x = 13,675.80 × 8,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.20x = 111,687,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,687,523.44/9,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.20

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