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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.42, 12,812.13 and 6,303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.42, 12,812.13 and 6,303.24 is: 8,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.42 : 12,812.13 = 6,303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.42/12,812.13 = 6,303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.42x = 12,812.13 × 6,303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.42x = 80,757,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,757,930.30/9,282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,700.09

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