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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.80, 13,753.20 and 5,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.80, 13,753.20 and 5,475.20 is: 8,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.80 : 13,753.20 = 5,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.80/13,753.20 = 5,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.80x = 13,753.20 × 5,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.80x = 75,301,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,301,520.64/9,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,212.80

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