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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.28, 12,896.31 and 7,460.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.28, 12,896.31 and 7,460.34 is: 10,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.28 : 12,896.31 = 7,460.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.28/12,896.31 = 7,460.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.28x = 12,896.31 × 7,460.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.28x = 96,210,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,210,857.35/9,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.37

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