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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.68, 13,802.40 and 5,936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.68, 13,802.40 and 5,936.76 is: 8,886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.68 : 13,802.40 = 5,936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.68/13,802.40 = 5,936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.68x = 13,802.40 × 5,936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.68x = 81,941,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,941,536.22/9,220.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.71

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