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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.92, 12,765.66 and 6,279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.92, 12,765.66 and 6,279.12 is: 8,667.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.92 : 12,765.66 = 6,279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.92/12,765.66 = 6,279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.92x = 12,765.66 × 6,279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.92x = 80,157,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,157,111.02/9,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,667.58

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