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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.04, 12,783.24 and 5,284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.04, 12,783.24 and 5,284.02 is: 7,292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.04 : 12,783.24 = 5,284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.04/12,783.24 = 5,284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.04x = 12,783.24 × 5,284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.04x = 67,546,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,546,895.82/9,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.09

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