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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.09, 12,714.73 and 6,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.09, 12,714.73 and 6,233.93 is: 8,599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.09 : 12,714.73 = 6,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.09/12,714.73 = 6,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.09x = 12,714.73 × 6,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.09x = 79,262,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,262,736.79/9,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.54

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