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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.70, 12,774.87 and 5,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.70, 12,774.87 and 5,727.90 is: 7,896.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.70 : 12,774.87 = 5,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.70/12,774.87 = 5,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.70x = 12,774.87 × 5,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.70x = 73,173,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,173,177.87/9,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.36

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