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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.06, 12,783.04 and 5,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.06, 12,783.04 and 5,071.32 is: 6,998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.06 : 12,783.04 = 5,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.06/12,783.04 = 5,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.06x = 12,783.04 × 5,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.06x = 64,826,886.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,826,886.41/9,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.43

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