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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.22, 12,879.54 and 5,084.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.22, 12,879.54 and 5,084.08 is: 7,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.22 : 12,879.54 = 5,084.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.22/12,879.54 = 5,084.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.22x = 12,879.54 × 5,084.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.22x = 65,480,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,480,611.72/9,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.87

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