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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.80, 13,826.52 and 4,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.80, 13,826.52 and 4,541.16 is: 6,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.80 : 13,826.52 = 4,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.80/13,826.52 = 4,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.80x = 13,826.52 × 4,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.80x = 62,788,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,788,439.56/9,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.44

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