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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.98, 12,849.92 and 5,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.98, 12,849.92 and 5,333.02 is: 7,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.98 : 12,849.92 = 5,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.98/12,849.92 = 5,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.98x = 12,849.92 × 5,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.98x = 68,528,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,528,880.36/9,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,359.22

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