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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.27, 12,875.97 and 6,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.27, 12,875.97 and 6,183.99 is: 8,531.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.27 : 12,875.97 = 6,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.27/12,875.97 = 6,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.27x = 12,875.97 × 6,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.27x = 79,624,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,624,869.72/9,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.29

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