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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.05, 12,785.23 and 5,286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.05, 12,785.23 and 5,286.53 is: 7,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.05 : 12,785.23 = 5,286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.05/12,785.23 = 5,286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.05x = 12,785.23 × 5,286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.05x = 67,589,501.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,589,501.95/9,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.10

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