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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.61, 12,743.84 and 6,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.61, 12,743.84 and 6,369.27 is: 8,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.61 : 12,743.84 = 6,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.61/12,743.84 = 6,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.61x = 12,743.84 × 6,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.61x = 81,168,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,168,925.93/9,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.88

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