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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.16, 12,787.62 and 5,074.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.16, 12,787.62 and 5,074.41 is: 7,002.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.16 : 12,787.62 = 5,074.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.16/12,787.62 = 5,074.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.16x = 12,787.62 × 5,074.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.16x = 64,889,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,626.80/9,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.86

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