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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.23, 12,981.80 and 6,224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.23, 12,981.80 and 6,224.51 is: 8,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.23 : 12,981.80 = 6,224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.23/12,981.80 = 6,224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.23x = 12,981.80 × 6,224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.23x = 80,805,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805,312.80/9,411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,586.05

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