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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.58, 12,789.56 and 5,910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.58, 12,789.56 and 5,910.41 is: 8,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.58 : 12,789.56 = 5,910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.58/12,789.56 = 5,910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.58x = 12,789.56 × 5,910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.58x = 75,591,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591,590.07/9,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.44

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