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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.25, 12,758.45 and 5,939.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.25, 12,758.45 and 5,939.01 is: 8,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.25 : 12,758.45 = 5,939.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.25/12,758.45 = 5,939.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.25x = 12,758.45 × 5,939.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.25x = 75,772,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,772,532.44/9,245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.83

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