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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.51, 12,789.33 and 5,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.51, 12,789.33 and 5,075.49 is: 7,004.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.51 : 12,789.33 = 5,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.51/12,789.33 = 5,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.51x = 12,789.33 × 5,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.51x = 64,912,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,912,116.52/9,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.27

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