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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.88, 12,879.39 and 5,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.88, 12,879.39 and 5,141.13 is: 7,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.88 : 12,879.39 = 5,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.88/12,879.39 = 5,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.88x = 12,879.39 × 5,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.88x = 66,214,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,214,618.31/9,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.77

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