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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.87, 12,789.66 and 5,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.87, 12,789.66 and 5,018.96 is: 6,926.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.87 : 12,789.66 = 5,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.87/12,789.66 = 5,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.87x = 12,789.66 × 5,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.87x = 64,190,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,190,791.95/9,267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.17

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