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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.12, 12,762.96 and 5,893.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.12, 12,762.96 and 5,893.33 is: 8,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.12 : 12,762.96 = 5,893.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.12/12,762.96 = 5,893.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.12x = 12,762.96 × 5,893.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.12x = 75,216,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,216,335.06/9,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.51

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