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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.25, 12,787.43 and 5,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.25, 12,787.43 and 5,017.33 is: 6,923.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.25 : 12,787.43 = 5,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.25/12,787.43 = 5,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.25x = 12,787.43 × 5,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.25x = 64,158,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,158,756.16/9,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.92

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