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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.84, 12,781.34 and 5,070.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.84, 12,781.34 and 5,070.09 is: 6,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.84 : 12,781.34 = 5,070.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.84/12,781.34 = 5,070.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.84x = 12,781.34 × 5,070.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.84x = 64,802,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,802,614.23/9,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.73

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