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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.24, 12,783.29 and 5,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.24, 12,783.29 and 5,284.25 is: 7,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.24 : 12,783.29 = 5,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.24/12,783.29 = 5,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.24x = 12,783.29 × 5,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.24x = 67,550,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550,100.18/9,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,292.28

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