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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.45, 12,880.53 and 5,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.45, 12,880.53 and 5,354.73 is: 7,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.45 : 12,880.53 = 5,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.45/12,880.53 = 5,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.45x = 12,880.53 × 5,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.45x = 68,971,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,971,760.41/9,333.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.74

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