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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.50, 12,765.82 and 6,019.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.50, 12,765.82 and 6,019.38 is: 8,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.50 : 12,765.82 = 6,019.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.50/12,765.82 = 6,019.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.50x = 12,765.82 × 6,019.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.50x = 76,842,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,842,321.59/9,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,310.42

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