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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.46, 12,782.06 and 5,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.46, 12,782.06 and 5,283.56 is: 7,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.46 : 12,782.06 = 5,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.46/12,782.06 = 5,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.46x = 12,782.06 × 5,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.46x = 67,534,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,534,780.93/9,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,291.24

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