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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.57, 12,736.34 and 6,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.57, 12,736.34 and 6,247.26 is: 8,614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.57 : 12,736.34 = 6,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.57/12,736.34 = 6,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.57x = 12,736.34 × 6,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.57x = 79,567,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,219.62/9,236.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.37

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