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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.70, 13,730.46 and 8,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.70, 13,730.46 and 8,216.52 is: 12,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.70 : 13,730.46 = 8,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.70/13,730.46 = 8,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.70x = 13,730.46 × 8,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.70x = 112,816,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,816,599.20/9,200.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.74

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