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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.39, 14,011.88 and 6,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.39, 14,011.88 and 6,217.58 is: 9,332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.39 : 14,011.88 = 6,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.39/14,011.88 = 6,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.39x = 14,011.88 × 6,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.39x = 87,119,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,119,883.70/9,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.22

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