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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.47, 12,770.78 and 5,713.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.47, 12,770.78 and 5,713.65 is: 7,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.47 : 12,770.78 = 5,713.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.47/12,770.78 = 5,713.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.47x = 12,770.78 × 5,713.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.47x = 72,967,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,967,738.58/9,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.30

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