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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.96, 12,789.72 and 5,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.96, 12,789.72 and 5,076.12 is: 7,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.96 : 12,789.72 = 5,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.96/12,789.72 = 5,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.96x = 12,789.72 × 5,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.96x = 64,922,153.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,922,153.49/9,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.01

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