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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.33, 12,882.67 and 5,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.33, 12,882.67 and 5,086.34 is: 7,019.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.33 : 12,882.67 = 5,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.33/12,882.67 = 5,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.33x = 12,882.67 × 5,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.33x = 65,525,639.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,525,639.73/9,335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.10

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