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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.70, 12,783.89 and 5,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.70, 12,783.89 and 5,014.74 is: 6,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.70 : 12,783.89 = 5,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.70/12,783.89 = 5,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.70x = 12,783.89 × 5,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.70x = 64,107,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107,897.08/9,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.33

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