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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.10, 12,788.50 and 5,018.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.10, 12,788.50 and 5,018.05 is: 6,924.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.10 : 12,788.50 = 5,018.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.10/12,788.50 = 5,018.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.10x = 12,788.50 × 5,018.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.10x = 64,173,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,173,332.43/9,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.86

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