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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.19, 12,783.06 and 5,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.19, 12,783.06 and 5,071.44 is: 6,998.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.19 : 12,783.06 = 5,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.19/12,783.06 = 5,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.19x = 12,783.06 × 5,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.19x = 64,828,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,828,521.81/9,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.51

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