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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.19, 12,784.53 and 5,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.19, 12,784.53 and 5,287.06 is: 7,294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.19 : 12,784.53 = 5,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.19/12,784.53 = 5,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.19x = 12,784.53 × 5,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.19x = 67,592,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,592,577.18/9,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.54

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