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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.27, 12,760.64 and 6,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.27, 12,760.64 and 6,265.06 is: 8,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.27 : 12,760.64 = 6,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.27/12,760.64 = 6,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.27x = 12,760.64 × 6,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.27x = 79,946,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,946,143.91/9,250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,642.57

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