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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.83, 12,739.51 and 6,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.83, 12,739.51 and 6,717.15 is: 9,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.83 : 12,739.51 = 6,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.83/12,739.51 = 6,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.83x = 12,739.51 × 6,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.83x = 85,573,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,573,199.60/9,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,277.40

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