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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.88, 12,850.89 and 5,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.88, 12,850.89 and 5,333.88 is: 7,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.88 : 12,850.89 = 5,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.88/12,850.89 = 5,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.88x = 12,850.89 × 5,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.88x = 68,545,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,545,105.15/9,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,358.67

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