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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.08, 12,884.94 and 5,358.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.08, 12,884.94 and 5,358.28 is: 7,395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.08 : 12,884.94 = 5,358.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.08/12,884.94 = 5,358.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.08x = 12,884.94 × 5,358.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.08x = 69,041,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,041,116.30/9,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.88

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