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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.35, 12,787.54 and 5,017.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.35, 12,787.54 and 5,017.41 is: 6,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.35 : 12,787.54 = 5,017.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.35/12,787.54 = 5,017.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.35x = 12,787.54 × 5,017.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.35x = 64,160,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,160,368.60/9,266.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.02

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