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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226, 12,745.74 and 6,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226, 12,745.74 and 6,046.84 is: 8,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226 : 12,745.74 = 6,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226/12,745.74 = 6,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226x = 12,745.74 × 6,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226x = 77,071,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,071,450.46/9,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,353.72

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