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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.52, 12,790.70 and 5,076.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.52, 12,790.70 and 5,076.50 is: 7,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.52 : 12,790.70 = 5,076.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.52/12,790.70 = 5,076.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.52x = 12,790.70 × 5,076.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.52x = 64,931,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,931,988.55/9,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.65

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