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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.17, 12,731.46 and 8,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.17, 12,731.46 and 8,033.34 is: 11,062.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.17 : 12,731.46 = 8,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.17/12,731.46 = 8,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.17x = 12,731.46 × 8,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.17x = 102,276,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,276,209.68/9,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.66

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