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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,227.30, 12,737.79 and 6,252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,227.30, 12,737.79 and 6,252.17 is: 8,630.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,227.30 : 12,737.79 = 6,252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,227.30/12,737.79 = 6,252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,227.30x = 12,737.79 × 6,252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,227.30x = 79,638,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,638,828.50/9,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,630.78

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