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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.90, 12,881.07 and 5,355.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.90, 12,881.07 and 5,355.81 is: 7,391.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.90 : 12,881.07 = 5,355.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.90/12,881.07 = 5,355.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.90x = 12,881.07 × 5,355.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.90x = 68,988,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,988,563.52/9,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.18

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