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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.25, 12,788.85 and 5,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.25, 12,788.85 and 5,075.50 is: 7,004.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.25 : 12,788.85 = 5,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.25/12,788.85 = 5,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.25x = 12,788.85 × 5,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.25x = 64,909,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,909,808.18/9,267.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.21

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