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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,269.24, 12,787.12 and 6,081.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,269.24, 12,787.12 and 6,081.23 is: 8,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,269.24 : 12,787.12 = 6,081.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,269.24/12,787.12 = 6,081.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,269.24x = 12,787.12 × 6,081.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,269.24x = 77,761,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761,351.19/9,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,389.19

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