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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.83, 12,787.56 and 5,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.83, 12,787.56 and 5,680.77 is: 7,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.83 : 12,787.56 = 5,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.83/12,787.56 = 5,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.83x = 12,787.56 × 5,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.83x = 72,643,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,643,187.22/9,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.90

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