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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.33, 13,032.43 and 6,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.33, 13,032.43 and 6,251.12 is: 8,626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.33 : 13,032.43 = 6,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.33/13,032.43 = 6,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.33x = 13,032.43 × 6,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.33x = 81,467,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,467,252.57/9,443.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,626.97

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