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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.64, 12,787.26 and 6,116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.64, 12,787.26 and 6,116.36 is: 8,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.64 : 12,787.26 = 6,116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.64/12,787.26 = 6,116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.64x = 12,787.26 × 6,116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.64x = 78,211,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,211,485.57/9,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,441.02

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