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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.06, 12,757.35 and 5,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.06, 12,757.35 and 5,889.27 is: 8,124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.06 : 12,757.35 = 5,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.06/12,757.35 = 5,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.06x = 12,757.35 × 5,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.06x = 75,131,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,131,478.63/9,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,124.91

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