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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.18, 12,771.81 and 5,892.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.18, 12,771.81 and 5,892.55 is: 8,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.18 : 12,771.81 = 5,892.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.18/12,771.81 = 5,892.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.18x = 12,771.81 × 5,892.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.18x = 75,258,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258,497.09/9,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,137.66

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