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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.20, 13,903.80 and 6,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.20, 13,903.80 and 6,821.20 is: 10,231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.20 : 13,903.80 = 6,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.20/13,903.80 = 6,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.20x = 13,903.80 × 6,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.20x = 94,840,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,840,600.56/9,269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.80

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