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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.20, 12,879.80 and 5,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.20, 12,879.80 and 5,141.45 is: 7,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.20 : 12,879.80 = 5,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.20/12,879.80 = 5,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.20x = 12,879.80 × 5,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.20x = 66,220,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,757.60/9,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.19

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