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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.17, 12,708.26 and 6,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.17, 12,708.26 and 6,226.82 is: 8,586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.17 : 12,708.26 = 6,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.17/12,708.26 = 6,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.17x = 12,708.26 × 6,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.17x = 79,131,983.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,131,983.99/9,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.22

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