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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.88, 12,879.33 and 5,084.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.88, 12,879.33 and 5,084.19 is: 7,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.88 : 12,879.33 = 5,084.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.88/12,879.33 = 5,084.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.88x = 12,879.33 × 5,084.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.88x = 65,480,960.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,960.79/9,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.16

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