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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.36, 12,880.62 and 5,141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.36, 12,880.62 and 5,141.61 is: 7,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.36 : 12,880.62 = 5,141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.36/12,880.62 = 5,141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.36x = 12,880.62 × 5,141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.36x = 66,227,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,227,124.60/9,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.74

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