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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.93, 12,793.82 and 5,915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.93, 12,793.82 and 5,915.12 is: 8,165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.93 : 12,793.82 = 5,915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.93/12,793.82 = 5,915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.93x = 12,793.82 × 5,915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.93x = 75,676,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676,887.01/9,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,165.46

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