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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.11, 12,787.24 and 5,017.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.11, 12,787.24 and 5,017.18 is: 6,923.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.11 : 12,787.24 = 5,017.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.11/12,787.24 = 5,017.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.11x = 12,787.24 × 5,017.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.11x = 64,155,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,155,884.78/9,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.71

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