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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246, 12,759.48 and 6,103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246, 12,759.48 and 6,103.20 is: 8,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246 : 12,759.48 = 6,103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246/12,759.48 = 6,103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246x = 12,759.48 × 6,103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246x = 77,873,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873,658.34/9,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.42

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