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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.75, 12,742.87 and 6,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.75, 12,742.87 and 6,396.11 is: 8,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.75 : 12,742.87 = 6,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.75/12,742.87 = 6,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.75x = 12,742.87 × 6,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.75x = 81,504,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504,849.99/9,229.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.67

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