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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.02, 12,879.60 and 5,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.02, 12,879.60 and 5,141.30 is: 7,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.02 : 12,879.60 = 5,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.02/12,879.60 = 5,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.02x = 12,879.60 × 5,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.02x = 66,217,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217,887.48/9,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.01

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