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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.64, 12,880.42 and 5,141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.64, 12,880.42 and 5,141.89 is: 7,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.64 : 12,880.42 = 5,141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.64/12,880.42 = 5,141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.64x = 12,880.42 × 5,141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.64x = 66,229,702.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,229,702.79/9,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,095.81

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