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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.33, 12,766.82 and 5,898.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.33, 12,766.82 and 5,898.02 is: 8,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.33 : 12,766.82 = 5,898.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.33/12,766.82 = 5,898.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.33x = 12,766.82 × 5,898.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.33x = 75,298,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,298,866.37/9,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,138.37

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