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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.58, 12,761.70 and 5,890.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.58, 12,761.70 and 5,890.86 is: 8,130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.58 : 12,761.70 = 5,890.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.58/12,761.70 = 5,890.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.58x = 12,761.70 × 5,890.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.58x = 75,177,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,177,388.06/9,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.29

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