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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.16, 12,773.53 and 5,900.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.16, 12,773.53 and 5,900.48 is: 8,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.16 : 12,773.53 = 5,900.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.16/12,773.53 = 5,900.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.16x = 12,773.53 × 5,900.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.16x = 75,369,958.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,369,958.29/9,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.32

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