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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.18, 12,702.52 and 6,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.18, 12,702.52 and 6,225.05 is: 8,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.18 : 12,702.52 = 6,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.18/12,702.52 = 6,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.18x = 12,702.52 × 6,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.18x = 79,073,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,073,861.66/9,208.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.35

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