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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.04, 12,781.68 and 6,439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.04, 12,781.68 and 6,439.62 is: 8,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.04 : 12,781.68 = 6,439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.04/12,781.68 = 6,439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.04x = 12,781.68 × 6,439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.04x = 82,309,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,309,162.16/9,269.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,880.01

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