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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.59, 12,764.03 and 6,734.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.59, 12,764.03 and 6,734.91 is: 9,301.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.59 : 12,764.03 = 6,734.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.59/12,764.03 = 6,734.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.59x = 12,764.03 × 6,734.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.59x = 85,964,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,964,593.29/9,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.93

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