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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.37, 12,788.97 and 5,018.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.37, 12,788.97 and 5,018.46 is: 6,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.37 : 12,788.97 = 5,018.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.37/12,788.97 = 5,018.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.37x = 12,788.97 × 5,018.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.37x = 64,180,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180,934.39/9,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.48

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