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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.52, 12,883.08 and 5,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.52, 12,883.08 and 5,143.84 is: 7,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.52 : 12,883.08 = 5,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.52/12,883.08 = 5,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.52x = 12,883.08 × 5,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.52x = 66,268,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,268,502.23/9,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.53

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