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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.88, 12,752.46 and 5,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.88, 12,752.46 and 5,709.13 is: 7,876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.88 : 12,752.46 = 5,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.88/12,752.46 = 5,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.88x = 12,752.46 × 5,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.88x = 72,805,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,805,420.08/9,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.07

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