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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,219.81, 12,713.26 and 6,230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,219.81, 12,713.26 and 6,230.46 is: 8,591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,219.81 : 12,713.26 = 6,230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,219.81/12,713.26 = 6,230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,219.81x = 12,713.26 × 6,230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,219.81x = 79,209,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209,457.90/9,219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,591.22

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