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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.28, 12,879.40 and 5,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.28, 12,879.40 and 5,141.44 is: 7,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.28 : 12,879.40 = 5,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.28/12,879.40 = 5,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.28x = 12,879.40 × 5,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.28x = 66,218,662.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,218,662.34/9,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,094.90

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