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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.01, 12,782.82 and 5,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.01, 12,782.82 and 5,071.26 is: 6,998.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.01 : 12,782.82 = 5,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.01/12,782.82 = 5,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.01x = 12,782.82 × 5,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.01x = 64,824,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824,939.84/9,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.26

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