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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,973.53, 13,467.21 and 6,335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,973.53, 13,467.21 and 6,335.39 is: 9,507.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,973.53 : 13,467.21 = 6,335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,973.53/13,467.21 = 6,335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,973.53x = 13,467.21 × 6,335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,973.53x = 85,320,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,320,035.23/8,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.96

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