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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.04, 12,879.59 and 5,141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.04, 12,879.59 and 5,141.29 is: 7,094.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.04 : 12,879.59 = 5,141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.04/12,879.59 = 5,141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.04x = 12,879.59 × 5,141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.04x = 66,217,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217,735.03/9,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.98

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