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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.37, 12,763.29 and 5,893.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.37, 12,763.29 and 5,893.59 is: 8,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.37 : 12,763.29 = 5,893.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.37/12,763.29 = 5,893.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.37x = 12,763.29 × 5,893.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.37x = 75,221,598.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,221,598.31/9,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,130.86

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