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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.26, 12,767.18 and 5,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.26, 12,767.18 and 5,892.14 is: 8,127.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.26 : 12,767.18 = 5,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.26/12,767.18 = 5,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.26x = 12,767.18 × 5,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.26x = 75,225,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,225,918.67/9,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,127.91

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