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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.67, 12,789.57 and 5,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.67, 12,789.57 and 5,075.92 is: 7,004.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.67 : 12,789.57 = 5,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.67/12,789.57 = 5,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.67x = 12,789.57 × 5,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.67x = 64,918,834.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,918,834.15/9,267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.87

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