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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.17, 12,862.04 and 6,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.17, 12,862.04 and 6,675.96 is: 9,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.17 : 12,862.04 = 6,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.17/12,862.04 = 6,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.17x = 12,862.04 × 6,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.17x = 85,866,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,866,464.56/9,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.14

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