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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,022.86, 12,452.19 and 6,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,022.86, 12,452.19 and 6,223.50 is: 8,588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,022.86 : 12,452.19 = 6,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,022.86/12,452.19 = 6,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,022.86x = 12,452.19 × 6,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,022.86x = 77,496,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,496,204.47/9,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.87

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