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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.26, 12,817.95 and 6,265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.26, 12,817.95 and 6,265.77 is: 8,648.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.26 : 12,817.95 = 6,265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.26/12,817.95 = 6,265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.26x = 12,817.95 × 6,265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.26x = 80,314,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,314,326.57/9,286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,648.73

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