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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.14, 12,880.95 and 5,353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.14, 12,880.95 and 5,353.48 is: 7,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.14 : 12,880.95 = 5,353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.14/12,880.95 = 5,353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.14x = 12,880.95 × 5,353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.14x = 68,957,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,957,843.80/9,333.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.49

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