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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.08, 12,789.48 and 5,288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.08, 12,789.48 and 5,288.78 is: 7,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.08 : 12,789.48 = 5,288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.08/12,789.48 = 5,288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.08x = 12,789.48 × 5,288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.08x = 67,640,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,640,793.99/9,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,299.04

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