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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.50, 12,783.63 and 5,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.50, 12,783.63 and 5,071.84 is: 6,999.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.50 : 12,783.63 = 5,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.50/12,783.63 = 5,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.50x = 12,783.63 × 5,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.50x = 64,836,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,836,525.98/9,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.14

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