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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.97, 12,849.14 and 5,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.97, 12,849.14 and 5,333.36 is: 7,360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.97 : 12,849.14 = 5,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.97/12,849.14 = 5,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.97x = 12,849.14 × 5,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.97x = 68,529,134.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,529,134.77/9,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.04

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