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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.26, 12,815.19 and 6,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.26, 12,815.19 and 6,263.76 is: 8,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.26 : 12,815.19 = 6,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.26/12,815.19 = 6,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.26x = 12,815.19 × 6,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.26x = 80,271,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,271,274.51/9,284.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.95

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