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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.33, 12,879.06 and 5,747.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.33, 12,879.06 and 5,747.71 is: 7,931.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.33 : 12,879.06 = 5,747.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.33/12,879.06 = 5,747.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.33x = 12,879.06 × 5,747.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.33x = 74,025,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,025,101.95/9,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.26

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