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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.17, 12,781.80 and 5,070.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.17, 12,781.80 and 5,070.42 is: 6,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.17 : 12,781.80 = 5,070.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.17/12,781.80 = 5,070.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.17x = 12,781.80 × 5,070.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.17x = 64,809,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,809,094.36/9,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.18

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