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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.65, 12,879.30 and 5,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.65, 12,879.30 and 5,083.86 is: 7,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.65 : 12,879.30 = 5,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.65/12,879.30 = 5,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.65x = 12,879.30 × 5,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.65x = 65,476,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,476,558.10/9,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.86

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