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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.52, 12,880.55 and 5,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.52, 12,880.55 and 5,355.88 is: 7,391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.52 : 12,880.55 = 5,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.52/12,880.55 = 5,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.52x = 12,880.55 × 5,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.52x = 68,986,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,986,588.95/9,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.28

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