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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.70, 12,996.83 and 6,230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.70, 12,996.83 and 6,230.06 is: 8,598.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.70 : 12,996.83 = 6,230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.70/12,996.83 = 6,230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.70x = 12,996.83 × 6,230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.70x = 80,970,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,970,934.58/9,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.65

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