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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.94, 12,789.62 and 6,270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.94, 12,789.62 and 6,270.57 is: 8,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.94 : 12,789.62 = 6,270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.94/12,789.62 = 6,270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.94x = 12,789.62 × 6,270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.94x = 80,198,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,198,207.48/9,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.77

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