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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.84, 12,937.14 and 6,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.84, 12,937.14 and 6,217.56 is: 8,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.84 : 12,937.14 = 6,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.84/12,937.14 = 6,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.84x = 12,937.14 × 6,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.84x = 80,437,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,437,444.18/9,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,587.47

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