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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,961.33, 12,367.62 and 5,133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,961.33, 12,367.62 and 5,133.33 is: 7,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,961.33 : 12,367.62 = 5,133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,961.33/12,367.62 = 5,133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,961.33x = 12,367.62 × 5,133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,961.33x = 63,487,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,487,074.77/8,961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.56

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