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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.29, 12,740.18 and 6,252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.29, 12,740.18 and 6,252.39 is: 8,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.29 : 12,740.18 = 6,252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.29/12,740.18 = 6,252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.29x = 12,740.18 × 6,252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.29x = 79,656,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656,542.77/9,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.63

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