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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.28, 12,783.30 and 5,071.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.28, 12,783.30 and 5,071.50 is: 6,998.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.28 : 12,783.30 = 5,071.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.28/12,783.30 = 5,071.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.28x = 12,783.30 × 5,071.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.28x = 64,830,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,830,505.95/9,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,998.66

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