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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.14, 12,768.99 and 6,270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.14, 12,768.99 and 6,270.06 is: 8,655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.14 : 12,768.99 = 6,270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.14/12,768.99 = 6,270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.14x = 12,768.99 × 6,270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.14x = 80,062,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,062,333.44/9,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,655.26

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