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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.72, 12,761.94 and 5,892.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.72, 12,761.94 and 5,892.12 is: 8,133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.72 : 12,761.94 = 5,892.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.72/12,761.94 = 5,892.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.72x = 12,761.94 × 5,892.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.72x = 75,194,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,194,881.91/9,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.82

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