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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.16, 12,782.48 and 5,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.16, 12,782.48 and 5,903.31 is: 8,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.16 : 12,782.48 = 5,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.16/12,782.48 = 5,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.16x = 12,782.48 × 5,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.16x = 75,458,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,458,892.85/9,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.89

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