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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.70, 13,922.55 and 8,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.70, 13,922.55 and 8,188.20 is: 12,282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.70 : 13,922.55 = 8,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.70/13,922.55 = 8,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.70x = 13,922.55 × 8,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.70x = 114,000,623.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,000,623.91/9,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.30

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