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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.78, 12,896.94 and 6,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.78, 12,896.94 and 6,202.26 is: 8,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.78 : 12,896.94 = 6,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.78/12,896.94 = 6,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.78x = 12,896.94 × 6,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.78x = 79,990,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,990,175.08/9,341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,562.63

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