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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,067.94, 12,523.26 and 6,242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,067.94, 12,523.26 and 6,242.60 is: 8,621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,067.94 : 12,523.26 = 6,242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,067.94/12,523.26 = 6,242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,067.94x = 12,523.26 × 6,242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,067.94x = 78,177,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,177,702.88/9,067.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,621.33

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