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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.01, 12,787.25 and 5,073.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.01, 12,787.25 and 5,073.99 is: 7,002.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.01 : 12,787.25 = 5,073.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.01/12,787.25 = 5,073.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.01x = 12,787.25 × 5,073.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.01x = 64,882,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882,378.63/9,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.19

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