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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,212.88, 12,709.74 and 6,227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,212.88, 12,709.74 and 6,227.64 is: 8,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,212.88 : 12,709.74 = 6,227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,212.88/12,709.74 = 6,227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,212.88x = 12,709.74 × 6,227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,212.88x = 79,151,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151,685.21/9,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.42

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