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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.44, 12,870.24 and 8,393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.44, 12,870.24 and 8,393.12 is: 11,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.44 : 12,870.24 = 8,393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.44/12,870.24 = 8,393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.44x = 12,870.24 × 8,393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.44x = 108,021,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,021,468.75/9,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.60

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