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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.69, 12,766.14 and 5,668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.69, 12,766.14 and 5,668.25 is: 7,821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.69 : 12,766.14 = 5,668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.69/12,766.14 = 5,668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.69x = 12,766.14 × 5,668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.69x = 72,361,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361,609.22/9,251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,821.45

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