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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,226.30, 12,736.41 and 6,251.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,226.30, 12,736.41 and 6,251.17 is: 8,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,226.30 : 12,736.41 = 6,251.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,226.30/12,736.41 = 6,251.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,226.30x = 12,736.41 × 6,251.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,226.30x = 79,617,464.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,464.10/9,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,629.40

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