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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.68, 12,786.66 and 5,016.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.68, 12,786.66 and 5,016.79 is: 6,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.68 : 12,786.66 = 5,016.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.68/12,786.66 = 5,016.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.68x = 12,786.66 × 5,016.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.68x = 64,147,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147,899.00/9,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.18

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