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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.68, 12,789.42 and 5,018.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.68, 12,789.42 and 5,018.79 is: 6,925.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.68 : 12,789.42 = 5,018.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.68/12,789.42 = 5,018.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.68x = 12,789.42 × 5,018.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.68x = 64,187,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187,413.20/9,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.94

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