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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.80, 13,879.20 and 6,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.80, 13,879.20 and 6,152.96 is: 9,229.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.80 : 13,879.20 = 6,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.80/13,879.20 = 6,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.80x = 13,879.20 × 6,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.80x = 85,398,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398,162.43/9,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,229.44

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