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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.13, 12,725.25 and 6,238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.13, 12,725.25 and 6,238.89 is: 8,606.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.13 : 12,725.25 = 6,238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.13/12,725.25 = 6,238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.13x = 12,725.25 × 6,238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.13x = 79,391,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,391,434.97/9,224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,606.93

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