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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,215.88, 12,713.87 and 6,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,215.88, 12,713.87 and 6,230.63 is: 8,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,215.88 : 12,713.87 = 6,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,215.88/12,713.87 = 6,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,215.88x = 12,713.87 × 6,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,215.88x = 79,215,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,215,419.84/9,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.54

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