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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.19, 12,781.69 and 6,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.19, 12,781.69 and 6,264.82 is: 8,652.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.19 : 12,781.69 = 6,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.19/12,781.69 = 6,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.19x = 12,781.69 × 6,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.19x = 80,074,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,074,939.53/9,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,652.83

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