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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,865.33, 13,611.71 and 6,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,865.33, 13,611.71 and 6,333.32 is: 8,738.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,865.33 : 13,611.71 = 6,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,865.33/13,611.71 = 6,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,865.33x = 13,611.71 × 6,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,865.33x = 86,207,365.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,207,365.04/9,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,738.42

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