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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.76, 12,626.03 and 6,503.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.76, 12,626.03 and 6,503.89 is: 8,990.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.76 : 12,626.03 = 6,503.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.76/12,626.03 = 6,503.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.76x = 12,626.03 × 6,503.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.76x = 82,118,310.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,118,310.26/9,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.64

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