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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.60, 12,787.16 and 5,911.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.60, 12,787.16 and 5,911.54 is: 8,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.60 : 12,787.16 = 5,911.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.60/12,787.16 = 5,911.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.60x = 12,787.16 × 5,911.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.60x = 75,591,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,591,807.83/9,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,155.69

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