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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.92, 12,774.56 and 5,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.92, 12,774.56 and 5,901.22 is: 8,146.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.92 : 12,774.56 = 5,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.92/12,774.56 = 5,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.92x = 12,774.56 × 5,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.92x = 75,385,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,385,488.96/9,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.33

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