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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.22, 12,731.83 and 6,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.22, 12,731.83 and 6,399.86 is: 8,834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.22 : 12,731.83 = 6,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.22/12,731.83 = 6,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.22x = 12,731.83 × 6,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.22x = 81,481,957.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,481,957.50/9,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,834.44

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