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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.24, 12,790.20 and 5,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.24, 12,790.20 and 5,076.48 is: 7,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.24 : 12,790.20 = 5,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.24/12,790.20 = 5,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.24x = 12,790.20 × 5,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.24x = 64,929,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,929,194.50/9,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.56

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