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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.08, 12,757.46 and 6,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.08, 12,757.46 and 6,413.37 is: 8,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.08 : 12,757.46 = 6,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.08/12,757.46 = 6,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.08x = 12,757.46 × 6,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.08x = 81,818,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818,311.24/9,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.76

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