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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.92, 12,747.72 and 6,266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.92, 12,747.72 and 6,266.12 is: 8,649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.92 : 12,747.72 = 6,266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.92/12,747.72 = 6,266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.92x = 12,747.72 × 6,266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.92x = 79,878,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,878,743.25/9,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,649.64

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