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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.51, 12,773.13 and 5,900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.51, 12,773.13 and 5,900.70 is: 8,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.51 : 12,773.13 = 5,900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.51/12,773.13 = 5,900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.51x = 12,773.13 × 5,900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.51x = 75,370,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,370,408.19/9,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,140.66

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