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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.80, 13,786.20 and 5,497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.80, 13,786.20 and 5,497.20 is: 8,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.80 : 13,786.20 = 5,497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.80/13,786.20 = 5,497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.80x = 13,786.20 × 5,497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.80x = 75,785,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,785,498.64/9,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.80

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