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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.70, 12,788.08 and 5,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.70, 12,788.08 and 5,017.82 is: 6,924.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.70 : 12,788.08 = 5,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.70/12,788.08 = 5,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.70x = 12,788.08 × 5,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.70x = 64,168,207.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,168,207.10/9,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.60

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