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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.93, 12,725.15 and 6,431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.93, 12,725.15 and 6,431.05 is: 8,872.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.93 : 12,725.15 = 6,431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.93/12,725.15 = 6,431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.93x = 12,725.15 × 6,431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.93x = 81,836,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,836,043.75/9,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.14

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