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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.80, 13,885.20 and 5,371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.80, 13,885.20 and 5,371.20 is: 8,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.80 : 13,885.20 = 5,371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.80/13,885.20 = 5,371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.80x = 13,885.20 × 5,371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.80x = 74,580,186.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,580,186.24/9,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.80

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