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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.08, 12,879.95 and 5,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.08, 12,879.95 and 5,084.27 is: 7,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.08 : 12,879.95 = 5,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.08/12,879.95 = 5,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.08x = 12,879.95 × 5,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.08x = 65,485,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,485,143.39/9,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,016.46

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