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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.58, 12,883.41 and 5,143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.58, 12,883.41 and 5,143.92 is: 7,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.58 : 12,883.41 = 5,143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.58/12,883.41 = 5,143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.58x = 12,883.41 × 5,143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.58x = 66,271,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,271,230.37/9,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.78

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