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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.84, 12,792.30 and 5,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.84, 12,792.30 and 5,910.58 is: 8,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.84 : 12,792.30 = 5,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.84/12,792.30 = 5,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.84x = 12,792.30 × 5,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.84x = 75,609,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609,912.53/9,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.43

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