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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.59, 12,743.56 and 6,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.59, 12,743.56 and 6,412.96 is: 8,834.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.59 : 12,743.56 = 6,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.59/12,743.56 = 6,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.59x = 12,743.56 × 6,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.59x = 81,723,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,723,940.54/9,250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.46

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