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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.08, 12,789.80 and 5,076.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.08, 12,789.80 and 5,076.24 is: 7,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.08 : 12,789.80 = 5,076.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.08/12,789.80 = 5,076.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.08x = 12,789.80 × 5,076.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.08x = 64,924,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,924,094.35/9,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.13

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