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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.84, 12,759.98 and 5,710.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.84, 12,759.98 and 5,710.11 is: 7,879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.84 : 12,759.98 = 5,710.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.84/12,759.98 = 5,710.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.84x = 12,759.98 × 5,710.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.84x = 72,860,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,860,860.85/9,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.54

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