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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.84, 12,719.91 and 6,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.84, 12,719.91 and 6,237.69 is: 8,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.84 : 12,719.91 = 6,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.84/12,719.91 = 6,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.84x = 12,719.91 × 6,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.84x = 79,342,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,342,855.41/9,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.73

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