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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.76, 12,795.21 and 6,741.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.76, 12,795.21 and 6,741.87 is: 9,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.76 : 12,795.21 = 6,741.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.76/12,795.21 = 6,741.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.76x = 12,795.21 × 6,741.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.76x = 86,263,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,263,642.44/9,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.95

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