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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,205.80, 13,808.70 and 5,519.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,205.80, 13,808.70 and 5,519.40 is: 8,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,205.80 : 13,808.70 = 5,519.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,205.80/13,808.70 = 5,519.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,205.80x = 13,808.70 × 5,519.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,205.80x = 76,215,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,215,738.78/9,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.10

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