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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,999.17, 13,492.06 and 6,217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,999.17, 13,492.06 and 6,217.93 is: 9,322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,999.17 : 13,492.06 = 6,217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,999.17/13,492.06 = 6,217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,999.17x = 13,492.06 × 6,217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,999.17x = 83,892,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,892,684.64/8,999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,322.27

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