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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.70, 13,722.12 and 6,215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.70, 13,722.12 and 6,215.22 is: 8,573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.70 : 13,722.12 = 6,215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.70/13,722.12 = 6,215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.70x = 13,722.12 × 6,215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.70x = 85,285,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285,994.67/9,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,573.44

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