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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,211.20, 13,808.70 and 5,514.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,211.20, 13,808.70 and 5,514.90 is: 8,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,211.20 : 13,808.70 = 5,514.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,211.20/13,808.70 = 5,514.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,211.20x = 13,808.70 × 5,514.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,211.20x = 76,153,599.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,153,599.63/9,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.50

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