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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.06, 12,877.04 and 6,497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.06, 12,877.04 and 6,497.26 is: 8,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.06 : 12,877.04 = 6,497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.06/12,877.04 = 6,497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.06x = 12,877.04 × 6,497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.06x = 83,665,476.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,665,476.91/9,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.42

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