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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.05, 12,809.50 and 6,218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.05, 12,809.50 and 6,218.18 is: 8,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.05 : 12,809.50 = 6,218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.05/12,809.50 = 6,218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.05x = 12,809.50 × 6,218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.05x = 79,651,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651,780.13/9,279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,584.04

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