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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.07, 12,997.35 and 6,230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.07, 12,997.35 and 6,230.43 is: 8,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.07 : 12,997.35 = 6,230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.07/12,997.35 = 6,230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.07x = 12,997.35 × 6,230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.07x = 80,979,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,979,079.36/9,417.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.18

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