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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.70, 12,998.21 and 6,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.70, 12,998.21 and 6,231.06 is: 8,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.70 : 12,998.21 = 6,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.70/12,998.21 = 6,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.70x = 12,998.21 × 6,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.70x = 80,992,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,992,530.26/9,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.03

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