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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.30, 12,882.44 and 5,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.30, 12,882.44 and 5,086.44 is: 7,019.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.30 : 12,882.44 = 5,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.30/12,882.44 = 5,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.30x = 12,882.44 × 5,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.30x = 65,525,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525,732.68/9,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.14

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