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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.73, 12,788.13 and 5,074.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.73, 12,788.13 and 5,074.98 is: 7,003.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.73 : 12,788.13 = 5,074.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.73/12,788.13 = 5,074.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.73x = 12,788.13 × 5,074.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.73x = 64,899,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899,478.61/9,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.49

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