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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.92, 12,787.04 and 5,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.92, 12,787.04 and 5,074.08 is: 7,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.92 : 12,787.04 = 5,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.92/12,787.04 = 5,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.92x = 12,787.04 × 5,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.92x = 64,882,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882,463.92/9,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.27

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