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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.59, 12,744.86 and 6,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.59, 12,744.86 and 6,870.63 is: 9,484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.59 : 12,744.86 = 6,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.59/12,744.86 = 6,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.59x = 12,744.86 × 6,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.59x = 87,565,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,565,183.11/9,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.36

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