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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.37, 12,996.42 and 6,229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.37, 12,996.42 and 6,229.83 is: 8,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.37 : 12,996.42 = 6,229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.37/12,996.42 = 6,229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.37x = 12,996.42 × 6,229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.37x = 80,965,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,965,487.21/9,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.38

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