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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.80, 13,909.20 and 5,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.80, 13,909.20 and 5,111.20 is: 7,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.80 : 13,909.20 = 5,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.80/13,909.20 = 5,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.80x = 13,909.20 × 5,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.80x = 71,092,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,092,703.04/9,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.80

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