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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.80, 13,906.20 and 8,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.80, 13,906.20 and 8,250.20 is: 12,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.80 : 13,906.20 = 8,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.80/13,906.20 = 8,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.80x = 13,906.20 × 8,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.80x = 114,728,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,728,931.24/9,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.30

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