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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.41, 12,783.47 and 5,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.41, 12,783.47 and 5,907.62 is: 8,155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.41 : 12,783.47 = 5,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.41/12,783.47 = 5,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.41x = 12,783.47 × 5,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.41x = 75,519,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,519,883.04/9,260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.13

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