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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.28, 12,904.80 and 5,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.28, 12,904.80 and 5,764.76 is: 7,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.28 : 12,904.80 = 5,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.28/12,904.80 = 5,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.28x = 12,904.80 × 5,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.28x = 74,393,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,393,074.85/9,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.39

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