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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.43, 12,787.26 and 5,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.43, 12,787.26 and 5,286.68 is: 7,293.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.43 : 12,787.26 = 5,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.43/12,787.26 = 5,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.43x = 12,787.26 × 5,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.43x = 67,602,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602,151.70/9,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,293.81

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