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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.22, 12,876.15 and 6,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.22, 12,876.15 and 6,499.84 is: 8,967.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.22 : 12,876.15 = 6,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.22/12,876.15 = 6,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.22x = 12,876.15 × 6,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.22x = 83,692,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,692,914.82/9,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,967.21

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