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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.79, 12,794.31 and 5,911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.79, 12,794.31 and 5,911.86 is: 8,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.79 : 12,794.31 = 5,911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.79/12,794.31 = 5,911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.79x = 12,794.31 × 5,911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.79x = 75,638,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,638,169.52/9,269.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.64

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