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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,920.80, 14,881.20 and 5,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,920.80, 14,881.20 and 5,255.20 is: 7,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,920.80 : 14,881.20 = 5,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,920.80/14,881.20 = 5,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,920.80x = 14,881.20 × 5,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,920.80x = 78,203,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203,682.24/9,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.80

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