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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.98, 12,963.51 and 6,211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.98, 12,963.51 and 6,211.26 is: 8,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.98 : 12,963.51 = 6,211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.98/12,963.51 = 6,211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.98x = 12,963.51 × 6,211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.98x = 80,519,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,519,731.12/9,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,567.77

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