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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.30, 12,962.56 and 6,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.30, 12,962.56 and 6,210.62 is: 8,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.30 : 12,962.56 = 6,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.30/12,962.56 = 6,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.30x = 12,962.56 × 6,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.30x = 80,505,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,505,534.39/9,397.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,566.88

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