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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.01, 12,785.58 and 5,073.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.01, 12,785.58 and 5,073.26 is: 7,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.01 : 12,785.58 = 5,073.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.01/12,785.58 = 5,073.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.01x = 12,785.58 × 5,073.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.01x = 64,864,507.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,864,507.66/9,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.02

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