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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.42, 12,788.26 and 5,907.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.42, 12,788.26 and 5,907.46 is: 8,153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.42 : 12,788.26 = 5,907.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.42/12,788.26 = 5,907.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.42x = 12,788.26 × 5,907.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.42x = 75,546,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,546,070.48/9,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,153.55

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