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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.11, 12,771.53 and 6,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.11, 12,771.53 and 6,216.96 is: 8,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.11 : 12,771.53 = 6,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.11/12,771.53 = 6,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.11x = 12,771.53 × 6,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.11x = 79,400,091.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,400,091.15/9,247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.48

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