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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,300.33, 12,837.83 and 6,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,300.33, 12,837.83 and 6,157.53 is: 8,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,300.33 : 12,837.83 = 6,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,300.33/12,837.83 = 6,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,300.33x = 12,837.83 × 6,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,300.33x = 79,049,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,049,292.57/9,300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.62

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