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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.28, 12,725.44 and 6,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.28, 12,725.44 and 6,233.60 is: 8,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.28 : 12,725.44 = 6,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.28/12,725.44 = 6,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.28x = 12,725.44 × 6,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.28x = 79,325,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,325,302.78/9,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.15

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