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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.62, 12,633.41 and 5,793.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.62, 12,633.41 and 5,793.93 is: 7,995.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.62 : 12,633.41 = 5,793.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.62/12,633.41 = 5,793.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.62x = 12,633.41 × 5,793.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.62x = 73,197,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197,064.23/9,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.64

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