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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.17, 12,790.26 and 5,076.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.17, 12,790.26 and 5,076.42 is: 7,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.17 : 12,790.26 = 5,076.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.17/12,790.26 = 5,076.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.17x = 12,790.26 × 5,076.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.17x = 64,928,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,928,731.67/9,268.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.56

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