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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.54, 12,829.71 and 5,759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.54, 12,829.71 and 5,759.50 is: 7,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.54 : 12,829.71 = 5,759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.54/12,829.71 = 5,759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.54x = 12,829.71 × 5,759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.54x = 73,892,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892,714.75/9,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.83

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