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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.92, 12,962.04 and 6,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.92, 12,962.04 and 6,210.24 is: 8,566.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.92 : 12,962.04 = 6,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.92/12,962.04 = 6,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.92x = 12,962.04 × 6,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.92x = 80,497,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,497,379.29/9,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.36

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