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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.68, 12,789.30 and 5,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.68, 12,789.30 and 5,018.67 is: 6,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.68 : 12,789.30 = 5,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.68/12,789.30 = 5,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.68x = 12,789.30 × 5,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.68x = 64,185,276.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185,276.23/9,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.71

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