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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243, 12,750.88 and 6,054.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243, 12,750.88 and 6,054.91 is: 8,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243 : 12,750.88 = 6,054.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243/12,750.88 = 6,054.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243x = 12,750.88 × 6,054.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243x = 77,205,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,205,367.07/9,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.85

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