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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.37, 12,878.64 and 5,083.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.37, 12,878.64 and 5,083.35 is: 7,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.37 : 12,878.64 = 5,083.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.37/12,878.64 = 5,083.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.37x = 12,878.64 × 5,083.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.37x = 65,466,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,466,634.64/9,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.01

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