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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.23, 12,877.61 and 5,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.23, 12,877.61 and 5,299.16 is: 7,311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.23 : 12,877.61 = 5,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.23/12,877.61 = 5,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.23x = 12,877.61 × 5,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.23x = 68,240,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,240,515.81/9,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,311.56

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