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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.23, 12,788.82 and 5,075.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.23, 12,788.82 and 5,075.48 is: 7,004.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.23 : 12,788.82 = 5,075.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.23/12,788.82 = 5,075.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.23x = 12,788.82 × 5,075.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.23x = 64,909,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,400.13/9,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.19

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