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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.94, 12,780.10 and 5,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.94, 12,780.10 and 5,905.20 is: 8,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.94 : 12,780.10 = 5,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.94/12,780.10 = 5,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.94x = 12,780.10 × 5,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.94x = 75,469,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,469,046.52/9,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.82

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