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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.04, 12,827.16 and 6,472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.04, 12,827.16 and 6,472.62 is: 8,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.04 : 12,827.16 = 6,472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.04/12,827.16 = 6,472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.04x = 12,827.16 × 6,472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.04x = 83,025,332.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,025,332.36/9,302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,925.50

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