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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.02, 12,780.96 and 6,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.02, 12,780.96 and 6,279.84 is: 8,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.02 : 12,780.96 = 6,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.02/12,780.96 = 6,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.02x = 12,780.96 × 6,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.02x = 80,262,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262,383.85/9,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,662.95

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