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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267, 12,788.46 and 5,075.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267, 12,788.46 and 5,075.40 is: 7,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267 : 12,788.46 = 5,075.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267/12,788.46 = 5,075.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267x = 12,788.46 × 5,075.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267x = 64,906,549.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,906,549.88/9,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.05

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