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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.92, 12,786.81 and 5,016.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.92, 12,786.81 and 5,016.95 is: 6,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.92 : 12,786.81 = 5,016.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.92/12,786.81 = 5,016.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.92x = 12,786.81 × 5,016.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.92x = 64,150,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,150,722.50/9,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.30

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