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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.46, 12,880.44 and 5,355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.46, 12,880.44 and 5,355.28 is: 7,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.46 : 12,880.44 = 5,355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.46/12,880.44 = 5,355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.46x = 12,880.44 × 5,355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.46x = 68,978,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,978,362.72/9,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.44

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