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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.26, 12,766.92 and 6,020.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.26, 12,766.92 and 6,020.17 is: 8,311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.26 : 12,766.92 = 6,020.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.26/12,766.92 = 6,020.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.26x = 12,766.92 × 6,020.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.26x = 76,859,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859,046.10/9,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,311.54

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