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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.80, 12,790.87 and 5,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.80, 12,790.87 and 5,019.76 is: 6,927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.80 : 12,790.87 = 5,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.80/12,790.87 = 5,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.80x = 12,790.87 × 5,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.80x = 64,207,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,207,102.45/9,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.23

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