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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.37, 12,735.59 and 6,247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.37, 12,735.59 and 6,247.89 is: 8,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.37 : 12,735.59 = 6,247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.37/12,735.59 = 6,247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.37x = 12,735.59 × 6,247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.37x = 79,570,534.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,570,534.17/9,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,617.71

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