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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,221.29, 12,730.63 and 6,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,221.29, 12,730.63 and 6,086.59 is: 8,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,221.29 : 12,730.63 = 6,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,221.29/12,730.63 = 6,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,221.29x = 12,730.63 × 6,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,221.29x = 77,486,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,486,031.17/9,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,402.95

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