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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.66, 12,784.16 and 5,071.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.66, 12,784.16 and 5,071.91 is: 6,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.66 : 12,784.16 = 5,071.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.66/12,784.16 = 5,071.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.66x = 12,784.16 × 5,071.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.66x = 64,840,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,840,057.70/9,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.40

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