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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333.44, 11,492.69 and 6,914.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333.44, 11,492.69 and 6,914.87 is: 9,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333.44 : 11,492.69 = 6,914.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333.44/11,492.69 = 6,914.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333.44x = 11,492.69 × 6,914.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333.44x = 79,470,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,470,457.30/8,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,536.33

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