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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.23, 12,782.18 and 5,070.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.23, 12,782.18 and 5,070.48 is: 6,997.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.23 : 12,782.18 = 5,070.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.23/12,782.18 = 5,070.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.23x = 12,782.18 × 5,070.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.23x = 64,811,788.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,811,788.05/9,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.43

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