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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.18, 12,772.94 and 6,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.18, 12,772.94 and 6,231.62 is: 8,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.18 : 12,772.94 = 6,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.18/12,772.94 = 6,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.18x = 12,772.94 × 6,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.18x = 79,596,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596,108.36/9,252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,602.96

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