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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.30, 12,735.03 and 6,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.30, 12,735.03 and 6,250.17 is: 8,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.30 : 12,735.03 = 6,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.30/12,735.03 = 6,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.30x = 12,735.03 × 6,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.30x = 79,596,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596,102.46/9,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.02

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