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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.57, 12,713.61 and 6,395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.57, 12,713.61 and 6,395.05 is: 8,814.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.57 : 12,713.61 = 6,395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.57/12,713.61 = 6,395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.57x = 12,713.61 × 6,395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.57x = 81,304,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,304,171.63/9,223.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,814.83

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