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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.33, 12,664.44 and 6,038.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.33, 12,664.44 and 6,038.63 is: 8,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.33 : 12,664.44 = 6,038.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.33/12,664.44 = 6,038.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.33x = 12,664.44 × 6,038.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.33x = 76,475,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,475,807.38/9,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,336.76

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