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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.70, 12,741.84 and 6,253.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.70, 12,741.84 and 6,253.62 is: 8,626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.70 : 12,741.84 = 6,253.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.70/12,741.84 = 6,253.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.70x = 12,741.84 × 6,253.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.70x = 79,682,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,682,625.46/9,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.74

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