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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.02, 12,783.62 and 5,732.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.02, 12,783.62 and 5,732.98 is: 7,907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.02 : 12,783.62 = 5,732.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.02/12,783.62 = 5,732.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.02x = 12,783.62 × 5,732.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.02x = 73,288,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,288,220.16/9,268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,907.65

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