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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.08, 12,714.84 and 6,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.08, 12,714.84 and 6,233.04 is: 8,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.08 : 12,714.84 = 6,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.08/12,714.84 = 6,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.08x = 12,714.84 × 6,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.08x = 79,252,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,252,106.31/9,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.40

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