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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.16, 12,882.41 and 5,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.16, 12,882.41 and 5,086.41 is: 7,019.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.16 : 12,882.41 = 5,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.16/12,882.41 = 5,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.16x = 12,882.41 × 5,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.16x = 65,525,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525,164.38/9,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.18

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