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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.26, 12,879.62 and 5,141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.26, 12,879.62 and 5,141.52 is: 7,095.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.26 : 12,879.62 = 5,141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.26/12,879.62 = 5,141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.26x = 12,879.62 × 5,141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.26x = 66,220,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,220,823.82/9,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.14

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