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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,109.35, 12,573.69 and 5,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,109.35, 12,573.69 and 5,333.40 is: 7,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,109.35 : 12,573.69 = 5,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,109.35/12,573.69 = 5,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,109.35x = 12,573.69 × 5,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,109.35x = 67,060,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,060,518.25/9,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,361.72

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