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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.48, 12,768.03 and 5,711.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.48, 12,768.03 and 5,711.65 is: 7,883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.48 : 12,768.03 = 5,711.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.48/12,768.03 = 5,711.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.48x = 12,768.03 × 5,711.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.48x = 72,926,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,926,518.55/9,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.54

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