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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.22, 12,773.66 and 5,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.22, 12,773.66 and 5,900.63 is: 8,145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.22 : 12,773.66 = 5,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.22/12,773.66 = 5,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.22x = 12,773.66 × 5,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.22x = 75,372,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,372,548.03/9,253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.55

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