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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.88, 12,447.96 and 6,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.88, 12,447.96 and 6,217.52 is: 8,583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.88 : 12,447.96 = 6,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.88/12,447.96 = 6,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.88x = 12,447.96 × 6,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.88x = 77,395,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395,440.26/9,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,583.39

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