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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.66, 12,880.15 and 5,354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.66, 12,880.15 and 5,354.71 is: 7,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.66 : 12,880.15 = 5,354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.66/12,880.15 = 5,354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.66x = 12,880.15 × 5,354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.66x = 68,969,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,969,422.42/9,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.32

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