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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.61, 12,796.14 and 5,919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.61, 12,796.14 and 5,919.20 is: 8,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.61 : 12,796.14 = 5,919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.61/12,796.14 = 5,919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.61x = 12,796.14 × 5,919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.61x = 75,742,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,742,911.89/9,273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.58

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