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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.59, 12,764.33 and 6,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.59, 12,764.33 and 6,252.24 is: 8,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.59 : 12,764.33 = 6,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.59/12,764.33 = 6,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.59x = 12,764.33 × 6,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.59x = 79,805,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,805,658.02/9,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,635.49

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