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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.12, 12,761.58 and 5,892.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.12, 12,761.58 and 5,892.33 is: 8,129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.12 : 12,761.58 = 5,892.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.12/12,761.58 = 5,892.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.12x = 12,761.58 × 5,892.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.12x = 75,195,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,195,440.68/9,250.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.13

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