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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.32, 12,787.58 and 5,074.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.32, 12,787.58 and 5,074.96 is: 7,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.32 : 12,787.58 = 5,074.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.32/12,787.58 = 5,074.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.32x = 12,787.58 × 5,074.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.32x = 64,896,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,896,457.00/9,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.48

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