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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.67, 12,787.98 and 5,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.67, 12,787.98 and 5,017.73 is: 6,924.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.67 : 12,787.98 = 5,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.67/12,787.98 = 5,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.67x = 12,787.98 × 5,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.67x = 64,166,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166,650.31/9,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.46

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