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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.62, 12,996.75 and 6,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.62, 12,996.75 and 6,230.08 is: 8,598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.62 : 12,996.75 = 6,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.62/12,996.75 = 6,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.62x = 12,996.75 × 6,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.62x = 80,970,792.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,970,792.24/9,416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.71

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