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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.51, 12,879.72 and 5,354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.51, 12,879.72 and 5,354.25 is: 7,388.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.51 : 12,879.72 = 5,354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.51/12,879.72 = 5,354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.51x = 12,879.72 × 5,354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.51x = 68,961,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961,240.81/9,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.56

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