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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.04, 12,781.12 and 5,069.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.04, 12,781.12 and 5,069.48 is: 6,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.04 : 12,781.12 = 5,069.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.04/12,781.12 = 5,069.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.04x = 12,781.12 × 5,069.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.04x = 64,793,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,793,632.22/9,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.61

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