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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.88, 12,785.43 and 5,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.88, 12,785.43 and 5,073.13 is: 7,000.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.88 : 12,785.43 = 5,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.88/12,785.43 = 5,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.88x = 12,785.43 × 5,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.88x = 64,862,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,862,148.50/9,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.86

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