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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.02, 12,740.94 and 6,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.02, 12,740.94 and 6,244.12 is: 8,616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.02 : 12,740.94 = 6,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.02/12,740.94 = 6,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.02x = 12,740.94 × 6,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.02x = 79,555,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,555,958.27/9,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.46

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