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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.86, 12,453.57 and 6,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.86, 12,453.57 and 6,224.50 is: 8,590.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.86 : 12,453.57 = 6,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.86/12,453.57 = 6,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.86x = 12,453.57 × 6,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.86x = 77,517,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,517,246.47/9,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,590.25

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