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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.55, 12,912.04 and 6,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.55, 12,912.04 and 6,333.60 is: 8,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.55 : 12,912.04 = 6,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.55/12,912.04 = 6,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.55x = 12,912.04 × 6,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.55x = 81,779,600.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779,600.32/9,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,737.56

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