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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.18, 12,774.32 and 6,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.18, 12,774.32 and 6,232.62 is: 8,604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.18 : 12,774.32 = 6,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.18/12,774.32 = 6,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.18x = 12,774.32 × 6,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.18x = 79,617,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,617,482.32/9,253.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.34

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