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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.20, 13,708.80 and 8,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.20, 13,708.80 and 8,188.80 is: 12,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.20 : 13,708.80 = 8,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.20/13,708.80 = 8,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.20x = 13,708.80 × 8,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.20x = 112,258,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,258,621.44/9,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,283.20

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