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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.88, 12,789.74 and 5,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.88, 12,789.74 and 5,076.12 is: 7,005.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.88 : 12,789.74 = 5,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.88/12,789.74 = 5,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.88x = 12,789.74 × 5,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.88x = 64,922,255.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922,255.01/9,267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.08

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