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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.98, 12,982.41 and 6,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.98, 12,982.41 and 6,268.50 is: 8,651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.98 : 12,982.41 = 6,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.98/12,982.41 = 6,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.98x = 12,982.41 × 6,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.98x = 81,380,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380,237.09/9,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.05

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