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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.49, 12,761.67 and 6,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.49, 12,761.67 and 6,016.39 is: 8,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.49 : 12,761.67 = 6,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.49/12,761.67 = 6,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.49x = 12,761.67 × 6,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.49x = 76,779,183.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,779,183.77/9,243.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,306.30

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