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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.39, 12,786.71 and 5,906.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.39, 12,786.71 and 5,906.27 is: 8,147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.39 : 12,786.71 = 5,906.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.39/12,786.71 = 5,906.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.39x = 12,786.71 × 5,906.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.39x = 75,521,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,521,668.21/9,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.43

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