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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.43, 12,753.86 and 6,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.43, 12,753.86 and 6,251.18 is: 8,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.43 : 12,753.86 = 6,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.43/12,753.86 = 6,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.43x = 12,753.86 × 6,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.43x = 79,726,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,726,579.53/9,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.75

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