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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.58, 12,764.94 and 5,894.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.58, 12,764.94 and 5,894.77 is: 8,132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.58 : 12,764.94 = 5,894.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.58/12,764.94 = 5,894.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.58x = 12,764.94 × 5,894.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.58x = 75,246,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,246,385.36/9,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,132.48

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