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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.65, 12,783.72 and 5,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.65, 12,783.72 and 5,014.62 is: 6,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.65 : 12,783.72 = 5,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.65/12,783.72 = 5,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.65x = 12,783.72 × 5,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.65x = 64,105,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,105,497.99/9,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.11

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