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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.67, 12,782.50 and 5,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.67, 12,782.50 and 5,013.74 is: 6,918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.67 : 12,782.50 = 5,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.67/12,782.50 = 5,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.67x = 12,782.50 × 5,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.67x = 64,088,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,088,107.27/9,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.97

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