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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.28, 12,787.92 and 5,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.28, 12,787.92 and 5,288.18 is: 7,297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.28 : 12,787.92 = 5,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.28/12,787.92 = 5,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.28x = 12,787.92 × 5,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.28x = 67,624,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624,758.85/9,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.94

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