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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.43, 12,787.65 and 5,017.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.43, 12,787.65 and 5,017.49 is: 6,924.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.43 : 12,787.65 = 5,017.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.43/12,787.65 = 5,017.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.43x = 12,787.65 × 5,017.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.43x = 64,161,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,161,880.91/9,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.12

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