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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.03, 12,788.56 and 5,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.03, 12,788.56 and 5,075.28 is: 7,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.03 : 12,788.56 = 5,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.03/12,788.56 = 5,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.03x = 12,788.56 × 5,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.03x = 64,905,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,905,497.42/9,267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.92

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