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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.24, 12,789.99 and 6,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.24, 12,789.99 and 6,440.58 is: 8,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.24 : 12,789.99 = 6,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.24/12,789.99 = 6,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.24x = 12,789.99 × 6,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.24x = 82,374,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,374,953.79/9,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,883.08

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