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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.87, 12,756.20 and 6,263.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.87, 12,756.20 and 6,263.73 is: 8,640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.87 : 12,756.20 = 6,263.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.87/12,756.20 = 6,263.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.87x = 12,756.20 × 6,263.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.87x = 79,901,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,901,361.31/9,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,640.91

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