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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.72, 13,871.10 and 7,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.72, 13,871.10 and 7,800.20 is: 11,694.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.72 : 13,871.10 = 7,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.72/13,871.10 = 7,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.72x = 13,871.10 × 7,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.72x = 108,197,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,197,354.22/9,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,694.84

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