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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.17, 12,787.91 and 5,907.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.17, 12,787.91 and 5,907.21 is: 8,153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.17 : 12,787.91 = 5,907.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.17/12,787.91 = 5,907.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.17x = 12,787.91 × 5,907.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.17x = 75,540,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,540,869.83/9,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.21

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