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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.44, 12,996.64 and 6,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.44, 12,996.64 and 6,236.28 is: 8,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.44 : 12,996.64 = 6,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.44/12,996.64 = 6,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.44x = 12,996.64 × 6,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.44x = 81,050,686.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,050,686.10/9,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,600.05

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