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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.66, 12,786.28 and 5,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.66, 12,786.28 and 5,286.44 is: 7,295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.66 : 12,786.28 = 5,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.66/12,786.28 = 5,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.66x = 12,786.28 × 5,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.66x = 67,593,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,593,902.04/9,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.10

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