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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,427.92, 9,583.33 and 6,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,427.92, 9,583.33 and 6,266.33 is: 9,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,427.92 : 9,583.33 = 6,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,427.92/9,583.33 = 6,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,427.92x = 9,583.33 × 6,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,427.92x = 60,052,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,052,308.28/6,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.42

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