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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.66, 12,789.04 and 5,288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.66, 12,789.04 and 5,288.44 is: 7,297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.66 : 12,789.04 = 5,288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.66/12,789.04 = 5,288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.66x = 12,789.04 × 5,288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.66x = 67,634,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,634,070.70/9,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,297.86

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