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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.30, 12,795.03 and 6,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.30, 12,795.03 and 6,126.78 is: 8,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.30 : 12,795.03 = 6,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.30/12,795.03 = 6,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.30x = 12,795.03 × 6,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.30x = 78,392,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,392,333.90/9,270.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,456.29

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