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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.48, 12,771.06 and 6,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.48, 12,771.06 and 6,432.28 is: 8,868.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.48 : 12,771.06 = 6,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.48/12,771.06 = 6,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.48x = 12,771.06 × 6,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.48x = 82,147,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,147,033.82/9,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,868.79

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