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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.01, 12,882.79 and 5,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.01, 12,882.79 and 5,143.26 is: 7,097.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.01 : 12,882.79 = 5,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.01/12,882.79 = 5,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.01x = 12,882.79 × 5,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.01x = 66,259,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259,538.50/9,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.96

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