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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.40, 13,791.90 and 8,622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.40, 13,791.90 and 8,622.20 is: 12,918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.40 : 13,791.90 = 8,622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.40/13,791.90 = 8,622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.40x = 13,791.90 × 8,622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.40x = 118,916,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,916,520.18/9,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,918.13

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