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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.56, 12,789.36 and 5,075.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.56, 12,789.36 and 5,075.84 is: 7,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.56 : 12,789.36 = 5,075.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.56/12,789.36 = 5,075.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.56x = 12,789.36 × 5,075.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.56x = 64,916,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916,745.06/9,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.73

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