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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.92, 12,998.51 and 6,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.92, 12,998.51 and 6,231.27 is: 8,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.92 : 12,998.51 = 6,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.92/12,998.51 = 6,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.92x = 12,998.51 × 6,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.92x = 80,997,301.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,997,301.41/9,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.34

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