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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.76, 12,787.99 and 5,075.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.76, 12,787.99 and 5,075.01 is: 7,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.76 : 12,787.99 = 5,075.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.76/12,787.99 = 5,075.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.76x = 12,787.99 × 5,075.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.76x = 64,899,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,899,177.13/9,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.44

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