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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.50, 12,786.39 and 5,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.50, 12,786.39 and 5,073.76 is: 7,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.50 : 12,786.39 = 5,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.50/12,786.39 = 5,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.50x = 12,786.39 × 5,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.50x = 64,875,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875,074.13/9,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.79

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