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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.76, 12,881.97 and 5,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.76, 12,881.97 and 5,143.01 is: 7,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.76 : 12,881.97 = 5,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.76/12,881.97 = 5,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.76x = 12,881.97 × 5,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.76x = 66,252,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,252,036.12/9,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.35

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