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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.46, 12,763.10 and 5,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.46, 12,763.10 and 5,667.82 is: 7,819.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.46 : 12,763.10 = 5,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.46/12,763.10 = 5,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.46x = 12,763.10 × 5,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.46x = 72,338,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338,935.70/9,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,819.19

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