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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.11, 12,826.95 and 5,754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.11, 12,826.95 and 5,754.31 is: 7,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.11 : 12,826.95 = 5,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.11/12,826.95 = 5,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.11x = 12,826.95 × 5,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.11x = 73,810,246.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,810,246.65/9,293.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.47

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