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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.92, 12,786.96 and 5,016.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.92, 12,786.96 and 5,016.99 is: 6,923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.92 : 12,786.96 = 5,016.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.92/12,786.96 = 5,016.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.92x = 12,786.96 × 5,016.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.92x = 64,152,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,007.66/9,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.43

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