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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,216.50, 12,714.39 and 6,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,216.50, 12,714.39 and 6,233.38 is: 8,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,216.50 : 12,714.39 = 6,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,216.50/12,714.39 = 6,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,216.50x = 12,714.39 × 6,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,216.50x = 79,253,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,253,624.34/9,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.10

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