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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.92, 12,787 and 5,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.92, 12,787 and 5,910.24 is: 8,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.92 : 12,787 = 5,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.92/12,787 = 5,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.92x = 12,787 × 5,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.92x = 75,574,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574,238.88/9,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.79

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