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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.48, 12,700.59 and 6,223.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.48, 12,700.59 and 6,223.35 is: 8,585.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.48 : 12,700.59 = 6,223.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.48/12,700.59 = 6,223.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.48x = 12,700.59 × 6,223.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.48x = 79,040,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,040,216.78/9,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.29

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