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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.26, 12,859.60 and 6,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.26, 12,859.60 and 6,333.90 is: 8,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.26 : 12,859.60 = 6,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.26/12,859.60 = 6,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.26x = 12,859.60 × 6,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.26x = 81,451,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,451,420.44/9,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,736.37

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