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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.24, 12,819.60 and 6,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.24, 12,819.60 and 6,303.06 is: 8,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.24 : 12,819.60 = 6,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.24/12,819.60 = 6,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.24x = 12,819.60 × 6,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.24x = 80,802,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802,707.98/9,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,705.09

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