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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.04, 12,770.28 and 5,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.04, 12,770.28 and 5,718.96 is: 7,889.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.04 : 12,770.28 = 5,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.04/12,770.28 = 5,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.04x = 12,770.28 × 5,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.04x = 73,032,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032,720.51/9,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.42

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