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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.37, 12,790.35 and 5,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.37, 12,790.35 and 5,019.46 is: 6,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.37 : 12,790.35 = 5,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.37/12,790.35 = 5,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.37x = 12,790.35 × 5,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.37x = 64,200,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200,650.21/9,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.85

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