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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.56, 12,788.16 and 5,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.56, 12,788.16 and 5,075.04 is: 7,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.56 : 12,788.16 = 5,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.56/12,788.16 = 5,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.56x = 12,788.16 × 5,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.56x = 64,900,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,900,423.53/9,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.72

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