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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.58, 12,763.56 and 5,893.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.58, 12,763.56 and 5,893.77 is: 8,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.58 : 12,763.56 = 5,893.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.58/12,763.56 = 5,893.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.58x = 12,763.56 × 5,893.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.58x = 75,225,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,225,487.02/9,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,131.10

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