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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.08, 12,785.98 and 6,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.08, 12,785.98 and 6,431.36 is: 8,871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.08 : 12,785.98 = 6,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.08/12,785.98 = 6,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.08x = 12,785.98 × 6,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.08x = 82,231,240.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,231,240.33/9,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,871.56

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