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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.89, 12,825.11 and 5,707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.89, 12,825.11 and 5,707.71 is: 7,878.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.89 : 12,825.11 = 5,707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.89/12,825.11 = 5,707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.89x = 12,825.11 × 5,707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.89x = 73,201,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,201,980.06/9,291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,878.05

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