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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.15, 12,773.79 and 6,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.15, 12,773.79 and 6,281.91 is: 8,661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.15 : 12,773.79 = 6,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.15/12,773.79 = 6,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.15x = 12,773.79 × 6,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.15x = 80,243,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,243,799.14/9,264.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.76

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