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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.32, 12,781.89 and 5,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.32, 12,781.89 and 5,283.33 is: 7,290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.32 : 12,781.89 = 5,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.32/12,781.89 = 5,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.32x = 12,781.89 × 5,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.32x = 67,530,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,530,942.89/9,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,290.93

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