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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.64, 12,784.50 and 6,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.64, 12,784.50 and 6,114.36 is: 8,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.64 : 12,784.50 = 6,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.64/12,784.50 = 6,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.64x = 12,784.50 × 6,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.64x = 78,169,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,169,035.42/9,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.26

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