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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.33, 12,757.88 and 5,660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.33, 12,757.88 and 5,660.87 is: 7,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.33 : 12,757.88 = 5,660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.33/12,757.88 = 5,660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.33x = 12,757.88 × 5,660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.33x = 72,220,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220,608.06/9,245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.58

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