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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.79, 12,809.34 and 5,921.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.79, 12,809.34 and 5,921.91 is: 8,172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.79 : 12,809.34 = 5,921.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.79/12,809.34 = 5,921.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.79x = 12,809.34 × 5,921.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.79x = 75,855,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,855,758.64/9,281.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,172.54

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