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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,214.39, 12,720.65 and 6,234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,214.39, 12,720.65 and 6,234.26 is: 8,606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,214.39 : 12,720.65 = 6,234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,214.39/12,720.65 = 6,234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,214.39x = 12,720.65 × 6,234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,214.39x = 79,303,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,303,744.69/9,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.51

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