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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.02, 12,723.30 and 6,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.02, 12,723.30 and 6,239.88 is: 8,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.02 : 12,723.30 = 6,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.02/12,723.30 = 6,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.02x = 12,723.30 × 6,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.02x = 79,391,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,391,865.20/9,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,608.01

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