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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.91, 12,769.04 and 5,897.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.91, 12,769.04 and 5,897.22 is: 8,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.91 : 12,769.04 = 5,897.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.91/12,769.04 = 5,897.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.91x = 12,769.04 × 5,897.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.91x = 75,301,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,301,876.75/9,249.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.82

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