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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.93, 12,764.92 and 5,892.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.93, 12,764.92 and 5,892.02 is: 8,131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.93 : 12,764.92 = 5,892.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.93/12,764.92 = 5,892.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.93x = 12,764.92 × 5,892.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.93x = 75,211,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,211,132.03/9,249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.00

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