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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.48, 12,782.26 and 5,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.48, 12,782.26 and 5,070.73 is: 6,997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.48 : 12,782.26 = 5,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.48/12,782.26 = 5,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.48x = 12,782.26 × 5,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.48x = 64,815,323.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,815,323.13/9,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.62

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