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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.28, 12,702.88 and 6,222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.28, 12,702.88 and 6,222.93 is: 8,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.28 : 12,702.88 = 6,222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.28/12,702.88 = 6,222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.28x = 12,702.88 × 6,222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.28x = 79,049,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,049,133.04/9,212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,580.84

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