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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.79, 12,795.69 and 5,912.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.79, 12,795.69 and 5,912.86 is: 8,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.79 : 12,795.69 = 5,912.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.79/12,795.69 = 5,912.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.79x = 12,795.69 × 5,912.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.79x = 75,659,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,659,123.57/9,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,161.02

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