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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.98, 12,766.53 and 6,019.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.98, 12,766.53 and 6,019.90 is: 8,311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.98 : 12,766.53 = 6,019.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.98/12,766.53 = 6,019.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.98x = 12,766.53 × 6,019.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.98x = 76,853,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853,224.61/9,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.17

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