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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.70, 12,785.27 and 5,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.70, 12,785.27 and 5,015.74 is: 6,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.70 : 12,785.27 = 5,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.70/12,785.27 = 5,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.70x = 12,785.27 × 5,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.70x = 64,127,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,127,590.15/9,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.71

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