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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.55, 12,732.62 and 6,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.55, 12,732.62 and 6,248.42 is: 8,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.55 : 12,732.62 = 6,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.55/12,732.62 = 6,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.55x = 12,732.62 × 6,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.55x = 79,558,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558,662.56/9,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.61

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