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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.41, 12,773.88 and 5,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.41, 12,773.88 and 5,900.73 is: 8,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.41 : 12,773.88 = 5,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.41/12,773.88 = 5,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.41x = 12,773.88 × 5,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.41x = 75,375,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,375,187.43/9,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,145.67

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