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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.61, 12,879.96 and 5,354.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.61, 12,879.96 and 5,354.47 is: 7,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.61 : 12,879.96 = 5,354.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.61/12,879.96 = 5,354.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.61x = 12,879.96 × 5,354.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.61x = 68,965,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,965,359.42/9,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,388.93

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