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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,224.96, 12,698.44 and 6,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,224.96, 12,698.44 and 6,982.88 is: 9,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,224.96 : 12,698.44 = 6,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,224.96/12,698.44 = 6,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,224.96x = 12,698.44 × 6,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,224.96x = 88,671,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,671,682.71/9,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,612.15

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