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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.02, 12,769.92 and 6,271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.02, 12,769.92 and 6,271.84 is: 8,651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.02 : 12,769.92 = 6,271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.02/12,769.92 = 6,271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.02x = 12,769.92 × 6,271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.02x = 80,090,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,090,895.05/9,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.91

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