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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.08, 12,782.93 and 5,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.08, 12,782.93 and 5,284.26 is: 7,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.08 : 12,782.93 = 5,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.08/12,782.93 = 5,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.08x = 12,782.93 × 5,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.08x = 67,548,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,548,325.68/9,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.21

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