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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.26, 12,908.10 and 6,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.26, 12,908.10 and 6,533.56 is: 8,999.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.26 : 12,908.10 = 6,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.26/12,908.10 = 6,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.26x = 12,908.10 × 6,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.26x = 84,335,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,335,845.84/9,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.41

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