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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.17, 12,770.18 and 6,229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.17, 12,770.18 and 6,229.62 is: 8,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.17 : 12,770.18 = 6,229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.17/12,770.18 = 6,229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.17x = 12,770.18 × 6,229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.17x = 79,553,337.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,553,337.58/9,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.20

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