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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.01, 12,786.96 and 5,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.01, 12,786.96 and 5,074.26 is: 7,002.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.01 : 12,786.96 = 5,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.01/12,786.96 = 5,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.01x = 12,786.96 × 5,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.01x = 64,884,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,884,359.65/9,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.41

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