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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.59, 12,882.63 and 5,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.59, 12,882.63 and 5,356.44 is: 7,391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.59 : 12,882.63 = 5,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.59/12,882.63 = 5,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.59x = 12,882.63 × 5,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.59x = 69,005,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,005,031.41/9,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,391.61

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