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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.78, 12,789.59 and 5,076.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.78, 12,789.59 and 5,076.03 is: 7,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.78 : 12,789.59 = 5,076.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.78/12,789.59 = 5,076.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.78x = 12,789.59 × 5,076.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.78x = 64,920,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,920,342.53/9,267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.95

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