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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.91, 12,773.18 and 5,900.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.91, 12,773.18 and 5,900.23 is: 8,144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.91 : 12,773.18 = 5,900.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.91/12,773.18 = 5,900.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.91x = 12,773.18 × 5,900.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.91x = 75,364,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,364,682.65/9,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.97

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