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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.10, 12,787.12 and 5,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.10, 12,787.12 and 5,017.05 is: 6,923.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.10 : 12,787.12 = 5,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.10/12,787.12 = 5,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.10x = 12,787.12 × 5,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.10x = 64,153,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153,556.46/9,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.47

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