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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.70, 12,743.22 and 6,254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.70, 12,743.22 and 6,254.62 is: 8,628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.70 : 12,743.22 = 6,254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.70/12,743.22 = 6,254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.70x = 12,743.22 × 6,254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.70x = 79,703,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703,998.68/9,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.12

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