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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.84, 12,752.27 and 6,418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.84, 12,752.27 and 6,418.64 is: 8,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.84 : 12,752.27 = 6,418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.84/12,752.27 = 6,418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.84x = 12,752.27 × 6,418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.84x = 81,852,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,852,134.46/9,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,849.99

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