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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.78, 12,781.26 and 5,070.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.78, 12,781.26 and 5,070.12 is: 6,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.78 : 12,781.26 = 5,070.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.78/12,781.26 = 5,070.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.78x = 12,781.26 × 5,070.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.78x = 64,802,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,521.95/9,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.77

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