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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.42, 12,910.60 and 6,533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.42, 12,910.60 and 6,533.63 is: 9,001.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.42 : 12,910.60 = 6,533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.42/12,910.60 = 6,533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.42x = 12,910.60 × 6,533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.42x = 84,353,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,353,083.48/9,371.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.10

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