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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.80, 12,732.96 and 6,248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.80, 12,732.96 and 6,248.67 is: 8,625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.80 : 12,732.96 = 6,248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.80/12,732.96 = 6,248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.80x = 12,732.96 × 6,248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.80x = 79,564,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,564,065.16/9,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,625.95

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