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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.79, 13,134.99 and 6,333.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.79, 13,134.99 and 6,333.38 is: 8,743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.79 : 13,134.99 = 6,333.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.79/13,134.99 = 6,333.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.79x = 13,134.99 × 6,333.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.79x = 83,188,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188,882.97/9,514.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,743.11

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