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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244, 12,752.26 and 6,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244, 12,752.26 and 6,055.91 is: 8,354.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244 : 12,752.26 = 6,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244/12,752.26 = 6,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244x = 12,752.26 × 6,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244x = 77,226,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,226,538.86/9,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.23

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