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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.68, 12,790.80 and 5,076.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.68, 12,790.80 and 5,076.84 is: 7,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.68 : 12,790.80 = 5,076.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.68/12,790.80 = 5,076.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.68x = 12,790.80 × 5,076.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.68x = 64,936,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936,845.07/9,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.05

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