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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,217.92, 12,710.67 and 6,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,217.92, 12,710.67 and 6,228.56 is: 8,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,217.92 : 12,710.67 = 6,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,217.92/12,710.67 = 6,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,217.92x = 12,710.67 × 6,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,217.92x = 79,169,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,169,107.18/9,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,588.61

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