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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.31, 12,773.30 and 6,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.31, 12,773.30 and 6,276.08 is: 8,657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.31 : 12,773.30 = 6,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.31/12,773.30 = 6,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.31x = 12,773.30 × 6,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.31x = 80,166,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166,253.22/9,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,657.91

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