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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.80, 12,790.16 and 5,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.80, 12,790.16 and 5,908.80 is: 8,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.80 : 12,790.16 = 5,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.80/12,790.16 = 5,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.80x = 12,790.16 × 5,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.80x = 75,574,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574,497.41/9,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.40

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