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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.08, 12,882.62 and 6,501.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.08, 12,882.62 and 6,501.27 is: 8,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.08 : 12,882.62 = 6,501.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.08/12,882.62 = 6,501.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.08x = 12,882.62 × 6,501.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.08x = 83,753,455.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,753,455.49/9,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,969.98

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