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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.33, 12,759.25 and 5,661.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.33, 12,759.25 and 5,661.87 is: 7,812.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.33 : 12,759.25 = 5,661.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.33/12,759.25 = 5,661.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.33x = 12,759.25 × 5,661.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.33x = 72,241,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,241,214.80/9,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.96

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