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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.27, 12,875.36 and 5,973.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.27, 12,875.36 and 5,973.39 is: 8,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.27 : 12,875.36 = 5,973.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.27/12,875.36 = 5,973.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.27x = 12,875.36 × 5,973.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.27x = 76,909,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,909,546.67/9,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,240.36

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