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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.92, 12,777.32 and 5,903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.92, 12,777.32 and 5,903.22 is: 8,149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.92 : 12,777.32 = 5,903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.92/12,777.32 = 5,903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.92x = 12,777.32 × 5,903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.92x = 75,427,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,427,330.97/9,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149.09

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