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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.02, 12,772.68 and 6,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.02, 12,772.68 and 6,273.84 is: 8,654.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.02 : 12,772.68 = 6,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.02/12,772.68 = 6,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.02x = 12,772.68 × 6,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.02x = 80,133,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133,750.69/9,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,654.67

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