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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.80, 13,762.50 and 5,229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.80, 13,762.50 and 5,229.06 is: 7,830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.80 : 13,762.50 = 5,229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.80/13,762.50 = 5,229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.80x = 13,762.50 × 5,229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.80x = 71,964,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,964,928.45/9,189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.95

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