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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,210.18, 12,706.26 and 6,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,210.18, 12,706.26 and 6,417.30 is: 8,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,210.18 : 12,706.26 = 6,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,210.18/12,706.26 = 6,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,210.18x = 12,706.26 × 6,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,210.18x = 81,539,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,539,882.30/9,210.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.23

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