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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.48, 12,711.47 and 6,229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.48, 12,711.47 and 6,229.14 is: 8,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.48 : 12,711.47 = 6,229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.48/12,711.47 = 6,229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.48x = 12,711.47 × 6,229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.48x = 79,181,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181,447.42/9,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,589.43

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