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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.18, 12,773.19 and 5,893.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.18, 12,773.19 and 5,893.55 is: 8,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.18 : 12,773.19 = 5,893.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.18/12,773.19 = 5,893.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.18x = 12,773.19 × 5,893.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.18x = 75,279,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,279,433.92/9,249.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,139.04

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