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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,213.30, 13,807.80 and 8,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,213.30, 13,807.80 and 8,168.40 is: 12,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,213.30 : 13,807.80 = 8,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,213.30/13,807.80 = 8,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,213.30x = 13,807.80 × 8,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,213.30x = 112,787,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,787,633.52/9,213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,241.83

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