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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.04, 12,785.93 and 5,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.04, 12,785.93 and 5,286.92 is: 7,295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.04 : 12,785.93 = 5,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.04/12,785.93 = 5,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.04x = 12,785.93 × 5,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.04x = 67,598,098.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598,098.67/9,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,295.25

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