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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.21, 12,882.59 and 5,143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.21, 12,882.59 and 5,143.46 is: 7,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.21 : 12,882.59 = 5,143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.21/12,882.59 = 5,143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.21x = 12,882.59 × 5,143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.21x = 66,260,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,260,996.23/9,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,097.97

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