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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.44, 12,882.66 and 5,143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.44, 12,882.66 and 5,143.60 is: 7,098.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.44 : 12,882.66 = 5,143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.44/12,882.66 = 5,143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.44x = 12,882.66 × 5,143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.44x = 66,263,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263,249.98/9,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.03

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