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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.87, 12,789.57 and 6,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.87, 12,789.57 and 6,440.24 is: 8,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.87 : 12,789.57 = 6,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.87/12,789.57 = 6,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.87x = 12,789.57 × 6,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.87x = 82,367,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,956.42/9,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,882.68

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