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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,220.84, 12,728.42 and 6,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,220.84, 12,728.42 and 6,235.24 is: 8,607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,220.84 : 12,728.42 = 6,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,220.84/12,728.42 = 6,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,220.84x = 12,728.42 × 6,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,220.84x = 79,364,753.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,364,753.52/9,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.11

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