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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.68, 12,783.78 and 5,014.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.68, 12,783.78 and 5,014.67 is: 6,920.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.68 : 12,783.78 = 5,014.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.68/12,783.78 = 5,014.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.68x = 12,783.78 × 5,014.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.68x = 64,106,402.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,106,402.51/9,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.19

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