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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.40, 12,882.74 and 5,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.40, 12,882.74 and 5,143.56 is: 7,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.40 : 12,882.74 = 5,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.40/12,882.74 = 5,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.40x = 12,882.74 × 5,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.40x = 66,263,146.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263,146.15/9,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.05

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