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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337, 12,885.22 and 6,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337, 12,885.22 and 6,030.76 is: 8,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337 : 12,885.22 = 6,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337/12,885.22 = 6,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337x = 12,885.22 × 6,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337x = 77,707,669.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707,669.37/9,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.55

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