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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.38, 12,732.19 and 6,252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.38, 12,732.19 and 6,252.59 is: 8,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.38 : 12,732.19 = 6,252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.38/12,732.19 = 6,252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.38x = 12,732.19 × 6,252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.38x = 79,609,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609,180.07/9,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.82

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