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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.80, 13,912.20 and 7,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.80, 13,912.20 and 7,816.80 is: 11,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.80 : 13,912.20 = 7,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.80/13,912.20 = 7,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.80x = 13,912.20 × 7,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.80x = 108,748,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,748,884.96/9,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,725.20

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