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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.80, 13,784.70 and 8,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.80, 13,784.70 and 8,268.20 is: 12,402.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.80 : 13,784.70 = 8,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.80/13,784.70 = 8,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.80x = 13,784.70 × 8,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.80x = 113,974,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,974,656.54/9,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.30

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