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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.80, 13,900.20 and 6,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.80, 13,900.20 and 6,167.20 is: 9,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.80 : 13,900.20 = 6,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.80/13,900.20 = 6,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.80x = 13,900.20 × 6,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.80x = 85,725,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,725,313.44/9,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.80

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