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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.44, 12,752.68 and 6,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.44, 12,752.68 and 6,262.48 is: 8,642.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.44 : 12,752.68 = 6,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.44/12,752.68 = 6,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.44x = 12,752.68 × 6,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.44x = 79,863,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863,403.45/9,240.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.81

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