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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.02, 12,774.06 and 6,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.02, 12,774.06 and 6,274.84 is: 8,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.02 : 12,774.06 = 6,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.02/12,774.06 = 6,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.02x = 12,774.06 × 6,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.02x = 80,155,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155,182.65/9,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,656.05

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