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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,204.37, 12,696.96 and 6,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,204.37, 12,696.96 and 6,224.38 is: 8,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,204.37 : 12,696.96 = 6,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,204.37/12,696.96 = 6,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,204.37x = 12,696.96 × 6,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,204.37x = 79,030,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,030,703.88/9,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.22

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