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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,083.73, 12,519.22 and 6,721.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,083.73, 12,519.22 and 6,721.77 is: 9,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,083.73 : 12,519.22 = 6,721.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,083.73/12,519.22 = 6,721.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,083.73x = 12,519.22 × 6,721.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,083.73x = 84,151,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,151,317.42/9,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,263.96

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