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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.47, 12,597.86 and 5,768.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.47, 12,597.86 and 5,768.14 is: 7,961.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.47 : 12,597.86 = 5,768.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.47/12,597.86 = 5,768.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.47x = 12,597.86 × 5,768.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.47x = 72,666,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,666,220.18/9,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.27

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