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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.16, 12,785.92 and 5,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.16, 12,785.92 and 5,073.41 is: 7,001.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.16 : 12,785.92 = 5,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.16/12,785.92 = 5,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.16x = 12,785.92 × 5,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.16x = 64,868,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,868,214.39/9,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.31

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