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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.85, 12,789.63 and 5,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.85, 12,789.63 and 5,076.10 is: 7,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.85 : 12,789.63 = 5,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.85/12,789.63 = 5,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.85x = 12,789.63 × 5,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.85x = 64,921,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,921,408.87/9,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.01

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