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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.94, 12,881.28 and 5,356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.94, 12,881.28 and 5,356.74 is: 7,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.94 : 12,881.28 = 5,356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.94/12,881.28 = 5,356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.94x = 12,881.28 × 5,356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.94x = 69,001,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,001,667.83/9,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.35

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