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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,218.88, 12,718.01 and 6,233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,218.88, 12,718.01 and 6,233.63 is: 8,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,218.88 : 12,718.01 = 6,233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,218.88/12,718.01 = 6,233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,218.88x = 12,718.01 × 6,233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,218.88x = 79,279,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,279,368.68/9,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.67

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