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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.38, 12,786.29 and 5,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.38, 12,786.29 and 5,073.63 is: 7,001.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.38 : 12,786.29 = 5,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.38/12,786.29 = 5,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.38x = 12,786.29 × 5,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.38x = 64,872,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,872,904.53/9,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.65

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