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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.83, 12,599.37 and 5,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.83, 12,599.37 and 5,356.08 is: 7,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.83 : 12,599.37 = 5,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.83/12,599.37 = 5,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.83x = 12,599.37 × 5,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.83x = 67,483,233.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,483,233.67/9,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.27

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