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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.88, 12,776.55 and 6,389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.88, 12,776.55 and 6,389.64 is: 8,819.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.88 : 12,776.55 = 6,389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.88/12,776.55 = 6,389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.88x = 12,776.55 × 6,389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.88x = 81,637,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,637,554.94/9,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,819.12

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