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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.56, 12,880.32 and 5,141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.56, 12,880.32 and 5,141.81 is: 7,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.56 : 12,880.32 = 5,141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.56/12,880.32 = 5,141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.56x = 12,880.32 × 5,141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.56x = 66,228,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,228,158.18/9,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.70

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