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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.76, 12,791.04 and 5,076.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.76, 12,791.04 and 5,076.74 is: 7,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.76 : 12,791.04 = 5,076.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.76/12,791.04 = 5,076.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.76x = 12,791.04 × 5,076.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.76x = 64,936,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936,784.41/9,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.98

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