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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.22, 12,779.18 and 5,904.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.22, 12,779.18 and 5,904.63 is: 8,151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.22 : 12,779.18 = 5,904.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.22/12,779.18 = 5,904.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.22x = 12,779.18 × 5,904.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.22x = 75,456,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456,329.60/9,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.08

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