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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.44, 12,786.24 and 5,728.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.44, 12,786.24 and 5,728.68 is: 7,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.44 : 12,786.24 = 5,728.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.44/12,786.24 = 5,728.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.44x = 12,786.24 × 5,728.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.44x = 73,248,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,248,277.36/9,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.54

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