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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.75, 12,785.63 and 5,073.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.75, 12,785.63 and 5,073.27 is: 7,001.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.75 : 12,785.63 = 5,073.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.75/12,785.63 = 5,073.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.75x = 12,785.63 × 5,073.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.75x = 64,864,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864,927.74/9,264.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.26

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