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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.51, 12,738.17 and 6,248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.51, 12,738.17 and 6,248.30 is: 8,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.51 : 12,738.17 = 6,248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.51/12,738.17 = 6,248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.51x = 12,738.17 × 6,248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.51x = 79,591,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,591,859.54/9,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.90

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