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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.77, 12,628.56 and 5,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.77, 12,628.56 and 5,792.36 is: 7,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.77 : 12,628.56 = 5,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.77/12,628.56 = 5,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.77x = 12,628.56 × 5,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.77x = 73,149,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,149,162.83/9,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.77

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