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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.38, 12,713.18 and 6,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.38, 12,713.18 and 6,230.13 is: 8,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.38 : 12,713.18 = 6,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.38/12,713.18 = 6,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.38x = 12,713.18 × 6,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.38x = 79,204,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,204,764.11/9,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,594.85

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