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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.64, 12,881.64 and 5,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.64, 12,881.64 and 5,353.98 is: 7,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.64 : 12,881.64 = 5,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.64/12,881.64 = 5,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.64x = 12,881.64 × 5,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.64x = 68,968,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,968,042.93/9,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.19

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