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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.44, 12,880.10 and 5,141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.44, 12,880.10 and 5,141.68 is: 7,095.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.44 : 12,880.10 = 5,141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.44/12,880.10 = 5,141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.44x = 12,880.10 × 5,141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.44x = 66,225,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,225,352.57/9,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.49

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