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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.80, 12,785.22 and 5,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.80, 12,785.22 and 5,285.54 is: 7,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.80 : 12,785.22 = 5,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.80/12,785.22 = 5,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.80x = 12,785.22 × 5,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.80x = 67,576,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,576,727.79/9,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.93

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