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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.82, 12,933.56 and 6,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.82, 12,933.56 and 6,017.88 is: 8,305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.82 : 12,933.56 = 6,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.82/12,933.56 = 6,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.82x = 12,933.56 × 6,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.82x = 77,832,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,832,612.05/9,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,305.85

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