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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.21, 12,781.95 and 5,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.21, 12,781.95 and 5,283.56 is: 7,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.21 : 12,781.95 = 5,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.21/12,781.95 = 5,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.21x = 12,781.95 × 5,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.21x = 67,534,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,534,135.83/9,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.36

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