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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.55, 12,825.11 and 5,937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.55, 12,825.11 and 5,937.59 is: 8,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.55 : 12,825.11 = 5,937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.55/12,825.11 = 5,937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.55x = 12,825.11 × 5,937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.55x = 76,150,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,150,151.07/9,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.76

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