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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.22, 12,833.94 and 6,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.22, 12,833.94 and 6,162.04 is: 8,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.22 : 12,833.94 = 6,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.22/12,833.94 = 6,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.22x = 12,833.94 × 6,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.22x = 79,083,251.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,083,251.64/9,303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.63

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