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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.54, 12,787.74 and 5,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.54, 12,787.74 and 5,074.79 is: 7,003.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.54 : 12,787.74 = 5,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.54/12,787.74 = 5,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.54x = 12,787.74 × 5,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.54x = 64,895,031.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,895,031.14/9,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.16

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