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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.92, 12,789.72 and 5,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.92, 12,789.72 and 5,076.32 is: 7,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.92 : 12,789.72 = 5,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.92/12,789.72 = 5,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.92x = 12,789.72 × 5,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.92x = 64,924,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,711.43/9,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.32

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