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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.36, 12,787.26 and 5,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.36, 12,787.26 and 5,074.52 is: 7,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.36 : 12,787.26 = 5,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.36/12,787.26 = 5,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.36x = 12,787.26 × 5,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.36x = 64,889,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,889,206.62/9,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.66

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