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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.08, 12,769.57 and 5,673.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.08, 12,769.57 and 5,673.77 is: 7,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.08 : 12,769.57 = 5,673.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.08/12,769.57 = 5,673.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.08x = 12,769.57 × 5,673.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.08x = 72,451,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,451,525.15/9,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.61

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